David Kenneth Smith, D.M.
Disciplines/Field of Instruction
Degrees Received
- D.M. Voice, 1999, Indiana University School of Music
- M.Mus. Voice, 1991, Indiana University School of Music
- B.M. Voice, 1986, Wheaton College Conservatory
Courses Taught at Geneva College, 2001-present
- MUS215 - The Genevans Choir
- MUA121-MUA422 - Studio Voice
- MUS231-232 - Fundamentals of Conducting I & II
- MUS334 - Advanced Choral Conducting
- MUS320 - Literature of Voice
- MUS420 - Vocal Pedagogy
- MUS120-121 - Diction for Singers—English, Italian, Latin, German, French
- MUA156 - Class Voice
- MUS210 - Introduction to Music Literature
- MUS128-9, MUS228-9 - Aural Skills I-IV
- HUM203 and 303 - Lectures in Baroque, Classic Era, Romanticism, Aesthetics, Program Music, Opera; supervising HUM303 concert presentations
- BIB 304 - Psalms in Great Music Lecture for Psalms Course
Courses Taught at University of Alabama in Huntsville, 1997-2001
- Studio Voice
- Voice Class: Seminars on Diction, Opera & Art Song Literature, Vocal Pedagogy, Sightsinging
- Introduction to Music Literature
- Music Theory I and Introduction to Music Theory
- UAH Concert Choir
Choral Conducting
- The Genevans Choir tours to 22 states, 5-12 performances each, annually 2012-present
- International tours of The Genevans Choir: Philippines & Malaysia (2014), Northern Ireland, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic (2018), Israel & Northern Ireland (2022), Vietnam (2026), including:
• All Saints’ Cathedral, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
• Union Church of Manila, Philippines
• Thomaskirche and Nikolaikirche, Leipzig, Germany
• Robert-Schumann Haus, Zwickau, Germany
• St. Nicholas Church, Prague, Czech Republic
• Salzburg Dom, Austria
• Guildhall, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
• Duc in Altum Boat Chapel, Magdala, Israel
• Christ Church, Jerusalem, Israel
- Christmas and Spring concerts of The Genevans Choir, five annually 2012-present
- Baccalaureate and Chapel appearances, Geneva College, annually 2012-present
- Leading Psalms and Hymns at numerous campus events, 2001-present
- Concert Choir, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 1998
Opera Performances
- Geneva College, Cowell – The Fate of Chauntecleer (Priest), 2009
- Huntsville Opera Theater productions
Rossini – Cenerentola (Don Ramiro), 2002
Mozart – Don Giovanni (Don Ottavio), 2000
- Indiana University Opera Theater production
Strauss – Ariadne auf Naxos (Tanzmeister/Brighella), 1996
- Bloomington Early Music Festival with Bimbetta
Purcell – Dido and Aeneas (Aeneas), 1995
- Indiana University Opera Theater productions
Britten – Peter Grimes (Boles), 1994
Massenet – Manon (Guillot de Morfontaine), 1994
Mozart – Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Pedrillo), 1993
Holst – Savitri (Satyavan), 1993
Purcell – Dido and Aeneas (Aeneas), 1993
Weill – Zar lässt sich photographieren (Falsche Gehilfe), 1993
Verdi – Falstaff (Bardolfo), 1992
Mozart – Nozze di Figaro (Don Curzio), 1992
Bizet – Carmen (Remendado), 1992
Mozart – Impresario (Mr. Cash), 1991-1992
Bizet – Le Docteur Miracle (Silvio), 1991
Solo Concerts and Recitals
- The Music of Clara Schumann: Passion and Song – Bicentennial Concert Organizer and Soloist, Geneva College, 2019
- The Complete Songs of Clara Schumann: Bicentennial Concert Organizer and Soloist, Third Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, 2019
- Robert Schumann Bicentennial: Dichterliebe, Faculty Lecture Recital, Geneva College, 2010
- Hensel Bicentennial: Songs by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Westminster College and Geneva College, 2005
- 1840: Wedding-Year Lieder of Robert and Clara Schumann, Geneva College, 2003
- Christmas Concert, Park Presbyterian Church, Beaver, 2001
- Faculty Recital, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, 2001
- Songs of Love and Loss, Friends of Geneva College, 2001
- 1840: Wedding-Year Lieder of Robert and Clara Schumann, University of Victoria, 2001
- The Joys & Tears of Love, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 1999
- Departed Spirits, University of Alabama in Huntsville, 1997
- Songs, Romances, and Piano Trio of Clara Schumann, 1996
- Complete Lieder of Clara Schumann, Indiana University, 1996
- Friends, Siblings, Spouses, 1994
- Recitals of Mozart, Brahms, Schumann, Vaughan-Williams, 1985–1993
Solo Appearances
- Performance at UPMC Voice Center Conference “Voice Therapy: A Comprehensive Approach,” 2009
- Handel – Messiah, Tenor Role, Memorial Park Church, Allison Park, Penn., 2005, 2004
- Bach – Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, Tenor Soloist, The Genevans, 2005
- Henry Mancini & Friends, Founders Day Gala, 2004
- Handel – Messiah, Southwood Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, 2000
- Schumann – Dichterliebe, Lindberg Concert Series, 2000
- Handel – Messiah, various performances, 1998–1999
- Masterclass and Concert, Oberlin Conservatory, 1999
- City Lights & Stars Concert, Burritt Museum, 1998
- Handel – Messiah, Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis, 1994
- Bach – Cantata 131, Indiana University, 1991
- Bach – Cantatas 80, 97, 130, 149, Columbus Pro Musica, 1990
Directing
- Musical Co-Director, Broadway Revue Family Weekend Benefit, 2007
- Director, Mozart Abend: A Mozart Evening, Geneva College, 2004
- Stage Director, Don Giovanni Scene, 2004
- Musical Co-Director, Henry Mancini & Friends, 2004
- Musical Co-Director, A Musical Valentine, 2004
- Musical Co-Director, Dinner on Broadway, Geneva College, 2002
Awards
- Excellence in Scholarship Award, Geneva College, 2012
- Award for Musical Composition, Psalm 19 “O that my words and thoughts honored You,” The Ascending Voice II Symposium, Pepperdine University, 2010
Recordings
- Online Streaming: Psalms of the Trinity Psalter Hymnal II–III, Trinity Psalter Hymnal, 2026
- Online Streaming: Psalms of the Trinity Psalter Hymnal I, 2024
- CD Recording: Psalms of Covenant, 2023
- CD Recording: Psalms of Zion, 2021
- CD Recording: Psalms of Glory, 2019
- CD Recording: Magnify the Lord, 2018
- CD Recording: Psalms of Ascent, 2017
- CD Recording: Psalms for the King, 2014
- CD Recording: Birth of the King
- CD Recording: Walk as Children of Light, 2013
Publications and Presentations
- Inclusions in performance programs and textbooks of translations of Clara Schumann’s songs.
- From a Joyful Noise to Holy Splendor, Workshop, Crown & Covenant, Reformed Presbyterian International Conference, 2024
- Contributor: O Be Exalted High O God: Twenty Descants for The Book of Psalms for Worship, Crown & Covenant, 2022
- Comfort: Music as Ministry of the Word, CATCH Virtual Conference, 2020
- Sing Joyfully! with Michael R. Kearney, 2016
- House of the Rising Psalm presentations, Pepperdine University, 2010
- Multiple scholarly articles on Ivor Gurney (1999–2001) and Clara Schumann (1996)
Original Compositions
- Gloria! Perceiving without Hearing, 2024
- O that my Words and Thoughts Honored You (Psalm 19), 2009/2025
- Woe is me! … Then Flew One of the Seraphs, 2023
- I Press On (Philippians 3:14), 2020
- O Be Glad Now (Psalm 32), 2019
- The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, 2015
- Lord, Here am I, 2015
- We are His Workmanship, 2013
Current Projects
- Creative Activities – Arranging, editing, and composing choral music
- Teaching – Course revisions integrating new technologies
- Research – Music cultures in worship and sacred music studies
- Other Service – Commissioning, editing, and facilitating choral compositions
Affiliations, e.g., Membership in Professional Organizations
- National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)
Secretary/Treasurer, Tri-State NATS Chapter, 2006–2013
- American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
- Ivor Gurney Society (past)
- Clara Schumann Society (past)
- College Music Society (past)
Service to College (Selected)
- Academic Strategic Planning Committee, 2023–present
- Faculty Personnel Committee, 2010–2019, 2020–present
- “Cover to Cover” Bible Reading Event Supervisor, 2025
- Baccalaureate/Commencement Committee, 2013–present
- Co-Chair, Department of Music, 2022–2023
- Presidential Inauguration Committee, 2016
- Chapel Leadership Team, 2006–2012
- Faculty Policies and Development Committee, Chair 2002–2004
Service to Discipline
- Italian and German Coach, CD Recording “Language of Romance,” 2014
- Adjudicator, Westminster College Concerto Competition, 2008
- Adjudicator, New Song Auditions, Geneva College, 2002–present
Service to Community
- Vestry, All Saints Anglican Church, Cranberry, 2021–present
- Rector Search Committee, All Saints Anglican Church, 2021
- Assistant Conductor, Chancel Choir, All Saints Anglican Church, 2021–present
- Soloist, Memorial Park Church, Allison Park, 2011, 2017
Musical Arrangements, Editing & Notation
- Over 60 choral arrangements, descants, and editions (2012–2025)
- Commissioned works for Crown & Covenant and Trinity Psalter Hymnal recordings
- Extensive editing of works by Mendelssohn, Victoria, Rutter, Palestrina, Chesnokov, and others