David Milburn, bass

David Milburn was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and began playing the double bass at age 11 in Houston under the guidance of Dennis Whittaker. He later graduated from the University of Southern California, where he studied with David Moore, and pursued further studies with Bruce Bransby at Indiana University. David has participated in prestigious music festivals such as the Aspen Music Festival, Pacific Music Festival, National Orchestral Institute, and Youth Orchestra of the Americas. In his professional career he has performed with ensembles such as the Alabama Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Austin Symphony, and Fort Worth Symphony. Currently, he is the principal bassist of the San Antonio Philharmonic and has also served as principal bassist of the YouTube Symphony Orchestra, a global ensemble that brought together musicians from around the world to play in the Sydney Opera House. 

In addition to his orchestral career, David is passionate about teaching and is on the faculty at Texas Lutheran University. His high school students frequently achieve All-State, including the top bassist of Texas All-State in 2024. He is also an active content creator, sharing his expertise and passion for the double bass on his YouTube channel, which has garnered over 300,000 views.