Davi Martinelli de Lira, Percussion

Member of Southwest Florida Symphony since: 2018

Born: America. Grew up in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Age started studying percussion: 10 years old

Degrees: Professional Studies Certificate, Colburn School; Conservatory Professional Performance Certificate, Lynn University; Master of Music in Performance, Cleveland State University; Bachelor in Music Performance, Sao Paulo University

Davi studied and took lessons for 7 years PRIOR to attending college

Symphonic experience Davi brings to SWFSO: 
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Richmond Symphony Orchestra
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
San Diego Symphony Orchestra
Oregon Symphony Orchestra
Omaha Symphony
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Sarasota Orchestra
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
New World Symphony
Sao Pedro Theater Orchestra (Brazil)

Music Festivals Davi has been a part of: Britt Festival (USA) - Section Percussion Lancaster Festival (USA) - Section Percussion Orchestra of the Americas (Caribbean, Canada, and Mexico Tours) National Repertory Orchestra (USA) - Featured Soloist Aspen Music Festival (USA) National Orchestra Institute (USA)

Famous musicians Davi has worked with:  Joshua Bell, Gil Shaham, Vadim Repin, Augustin Hadelich, Emanuel Ax, Orli Shaham, Olga Kern, Vadim Gluzman, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Ludovic Morlot, Carlos Miguel Prieto, Juanjo Mena, Robert Spano, Steven Mercurio

Teaching Experience:
Jumpstart Program, Los Angeles, CA Percussion Teacher 2019-2022
The Orchestra of the Americas, Washington, DC Fellow Percussion Coach 2014-2015-2019
Contemporary Youth Orchestra, Cleveland, OH Percussion Instructor 2017-2018
Aspen Music Festival and School’s P.A.L.S., Aspen, CO Percussion Teacher 2016-17

Special music awards, scholarships, or accomplishments Davi has earned?
Winner of the Sphinx Orchestral Partner Audition Excerpt Competition - 2022
Full scholarships in all the schools attended