David Herbert is currently principal timpanist of the San Francisco Symphony, a title he has held since 1994. He is widely considered the leader of cutting-edge solo timpani repertoire, accomplishing many commissions and world premiere performances every year. Mr. Herbert made his professional solo debut after winning The Saint Louis Symphony Young Artist Competition in 1991. Since then, he has appeared as timpani concerto soloist with five different major orchestras worldwide including his Lincoln Center debut with Michael Tilson Thomas conducting. Mr. Herbert also performed the world premiere of William Kraft's Timpani Concerto No. 2 in 2005 with the San Francisco Symphony. Mr. Herbert is sought after as a chamber musician and clinician around the world and has conducted master classes throughout North America, Japan, China, and Europe. He was a featured clinician at The Percussive Arts Society International Convention in 2001, 2003, 2005 and 2006. Mr. Herbert is currently international principal percussion instructor of the Pacific Music Festival in Sapporo, Japan.
David Herbert can be contacted at 415.503.6200 x6764.
