David Ramirez is a Salvadoran-American flutist based in Los Angeles. David currently holds the piccolo chair for the newly formed San Gabriel Valley Symphony and Whittier Symphony. He has also earned a Master’s Degree from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s Degree from California State University Northridge. During his studies at USC, David performed as a soloist in Narong Prangcheron’s “Absence of Time” Concerto with the USC Chamber Orchestra under the direction of renowned conductor Carl St. Clair, the recording of which has been featured on KUSC. David is an active and sought after performer, playing with renowned ensembles such as LA Dream Orchestra, Downey Symphony, San Luis Obispo Symphony, Golden State Pops Orchestra, Opera de Tijuana, and The SolCal Chamber Ensemble, of which he is a co-founder of. Most recently, David has been invited to become a member of the San Diego based ensemble Swarmius, which recently premiered two new rock operas entitled ‘El Colibri Magico’ and “El Sidd and the Healers” in Tijuana, Mexico and New York City respectively.

As an educator, David is continuously advocating for, developing, and strengthening the performing arts community throughout the greater LA area. He is a strong believer in diversity, inclusion and providing high-quality musical education to underserved communities. These values are evident in his work as a Resident Teaching Artist the LA Phil’s Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (YOLA), and in his role as woodwind coach with the Westside Youth Orchestra. David’s notable teachers include Catherine Ransom-Karoly, Sarah Jackson, Heather Clark, and Sandra Kipp-Illes.

In his leisure time, David enjoys spending quality time with his family, his beloved dog Eliseo, hiking, and playing soccer.

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