Dave Alvarado (Drums)
David is an accomplished musician and artist. “Give nothing but your best” is David’s premise on which he has built his life and career. Born in Melrose Park, IL, David began playing the drums at age 3. He is a graduate of Columbia College where he majored in Computer Animation and was lead drummer since his first year at Columbia College in the top jazz ensemble. At competitions he won numerous Outstanding Drummer and Outstanding Soloist awards. David’s considerable experience and work has spanned a wide range of genres including worldwide radio and television performances, performances with Bobby Shew, Avalon, ONE, Heaven Bound, house drummer for 4 Luis Palau Crusades, studio musician and a host of other renowned artists. David is also a talented composer/arranger and has collaborated with Melody on several pieces. As a computer animator David was honored to be selected to the Roger Ebert Film Festival for his “Hey Mom” animated short. For David, music is part of his being. “I truly do believe that music is in everything I do. Whether it is performing, composing, arranging, or just sitting still, music is always in the back driving me to seek the purity of all things. It encompasses all I do and drives me to give my best in all I do.” David’s goal is to provide a meaningful experience for all that hear him. To help them realize their greater meaning of life and true happiness.
