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David Wright

David Wright is a pianist and Sacred Harp singer who currently resides in Seattle. His work is influenced by traditional folk singing styles and poetic genres, and he is a collector of field and traditional recordings. He graduated from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 2000, where he studied composition with Brenda Hutchinson and Randolph Coleman.

Artist Support Program 2002: Recording his song cycle with original texts and music entitled The Cruel Welcome.