David Perez

Hometown

Riverside, California

Education

John W. North High School 2021- present

Instrument

Bass Trombone

Biography

Bass Trombonist David Perez is currently a senior at John W. North High School and has been playing trombone for 6 years. During his time in high school he has played for many different ensembles in school and a district level ranging from Jazz Band to pit orchestra and is currently marching his second year of DCI which includes being a soloist.

What inspired you to go into music?

My father was always a huge music person and we would be able to talk for hours on end on different topics of music and the influence it has on people so when the opportunity came to join band I knew I had to take it.

What is an interesting fact about you?

I only learned how to play euphonium so I could march DCI.

What activities do you enjoy in your spare time?

I enjoy playing/watching sports with my friends and family, I play lots of video games on my spare time with my friends and going out to do random things with my close friends.

What are you most excited for about this 2024-2025 season?

Learning more about my instrument and improving as a musician and a person.

Favorite Musical Quote:

“Words make you think a thought

Music makes you feel a feeling

Music makes you feel a thought”

-E. Y. Harburg