About David Mankin
I am a professional classical musician, currently living in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. I am originally from Lakewood, New Jersey, moved to Boston for my formal musical training at the New England Conservatory of Music, and then moved to Washington to perform in the U.S. Navy Band as that group’s principal oboist.
After retiring from the Navy Band in 1996, I returned to the life of a freelance artist, performing up and down the East Coast in every venue from Carnegie Hall to the recording studio.
I am married & have 2 young children. Being a dad has proven to be more than a full time job for me. As a man in my mid-40s, I was a “kindergarten room father” and drive “Dad’s Taxi” day after day after day - I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
I am also a software trainer, teaching classes of professional adults how to use a variety of software applications.
Concert tours of Europe have led me down a path in search of wonderful cuisine & extraordinary coffees. I seek beauty & comfort in all these things - food, coffee, my family and music.
Hi David,
It’s been nice that we have had this time to catch up. I’ll admit it has been one sided as you did all of the blogging. The kids are cute. And “Harry the Great” rides again. We’ll have to do coffee the next time I drive past your house. I do pass by the neighborhood on occaision.
Regards,
Eli Amilani
Hello there … landed at your site when doing a search on oboists … if you’d like, I’d be more than happy to put a link at my site, as you are a fellow oboist. I like to get permission before I link; if you prefer not to be linked I certainly understand.
All the best-
Patty
Hey Scooter,
Just wanted to Ketchup with you. You site is looking good. and so do you. It’s been too long. Maybe one we can get the gang together. Email me you number again.
AHHH,
Steve
LOVE your blog!!!!! That’s all I can say without your storytelling gift.
You Rock.
Susan
Greetings Sir!
Just a note to say how much I love your blog! Reading your entries makes me wonder what else we have in common… Oboe, NEC, Cats, Coffee, Family, etc. etc. etc. I am looking forward to reading more!
PS. You gotta stop posting those pic of your freshly roasted coffee beans. They simply make me drool all over my keyboard.
Hey David! Its great to find you..These Days I have begun studying 2nd oboe instead of playing Flute. It has proven to be a fun distraction from Psychiatry, the LOGICAL next step from the USN Band! We are living in NH near Manchester, not so far from Boston…glad life is good for you!
Jeannette (former principal flutist USN Band)!
Do you have any family in Florida.
Hey Dave - I know those are coffee beans up there next to your lovely mug, but they may not look like coffee beans to other people. :=)
I was googling “Gomberg” and found your site.
I am a former Gomberg student, Englebert Brenner tool owner and Ponte denizen.
The photos! The descriptions of your experiences! The stories! Great blog.
I don’t have time to read much at the moment, but intend to return soon, and would love to discuss featuring your blog on my site at some point.
Hi Dave:
I remember you from LHS band. You were good - I sucked! Best wishes.
Scott Krell (LHS ‘77)
nutek5@msn.com
Very impressive…can I have your autograph?!
Cyn
P.S. I’m not a coffee drinker but John LOVED your latte today!
Very impressive…can I have your autograph?!
Cyn
P.S. I’m not a coffee drinker but John LOVED your latte today!
To whom it may concern,
I would be interested in using the image of a pineapple from the homepage of your website (http://oboerista.wordpress.com/2007/11/30/fridaypizza-school-even-for-peter/) in my GCSE ICT Aida Coursework. I would be very grateful if you would allow me permission to use this image, and could get back to me as quickly as possible, as the deadline is fast approaching.
Many thanks in advance!!!
Mitchell Hall
Lutterworth College, Leicester, England