MEET DAVE

Dave Tibbitts was born and raised in Orrville, OH.  He began playing saxophone in the city school music program and then went to Ashland College and completed his Music Education degree. After graduation, he began his 30-year career teaching as the assistant band director at Orrville City Schools.  He received his Master Of Music from Bowling Green State University and while there studied with Dr. John Sampen on alto saxophone.  

Dave is married with two daughters and four grandchildren.   After retiring from public school teaching he and his wife answered a call to be Youth Directors for Trinity United Methodist Church in Orrville for seven years.  They currently are Directors of Family Ministry at Trinity and are enjoying their chance to serve.  

In addition to performing in Jazz By Design Combo, Dave plays in the horn line with Rare Vintage. Dave was also a member of the Ashland Salvation Army Kroc Center Big Band for over 10 years playing both lead alto and lead tenor.

Throughout Dave’s career, he has worked with numerous musicians making it possible for him to assemble just the right players to perform each event. Get in touch with him now to discuss how he might help you create just the right atmosphere for your next event.

Dave Tibbitts was born and raised in Orrville, OH.  He began playing saxophone in the city school music program and then went to Ashland College and completed his Music Education degree. After graduation, he began his 30-year career teaching as the assistant band director at Orrville City Schools.  He received his Master Of Music from Bowling Green State University and while there studied with Dr. John Sampen on alto saxophone.  

Dave is married with two daughters and four grandchildren.   After retiring from public school teaching he and his wife answered a call to be Youth Directors for Trinity United Methodist Church in Orrville for seven years.  They currently are Directors of Family Ministry at Trinity and are enjoying their chance to serve.  

In addition to performing in Jazz By Design Combo, Dave plays in the horn line with Rare Vintage. Dave was also a member of the Ashland Salvation Army Kroc Center Big Band for over 10 years playing both lead alto and lead tenor.

Throughout Dave’s career, he has worked with numerous musicians making it possible for him to assemble just the right players to perform each event. Get in touch with him now to discuss how he might help you create just the right atmosphere for your next event.