David Squires
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David Squires is a Canadian composer and the dean of the School of the Arts, Media and Culture at Trinity Western University
. He received a B.Mus. (Performance) from University of Western Ontario
in 1979, a M.Mus. (Composition) University of Toronto
in 1981, and a Ph.D. (Composition) State University of New York
(SUNY) at Buffalo in 1993. He has been on the faculty at TWU music for 15 years and was a worship pastor for 11 years. His recent compositions include "Where Angels Dance", a concerto for violin and orchestra premiered in April 2007, "God Ever Breath", for mezzo-soprano, flute, piano, string orchestra, premiered in November 2005, and "Table Songs", a communion liturgy for flexible instrumentation, premiered in November 2004. "Where Angels Danced" was premiered by the Trinity Western Orchestra with violinist Brielle Goheen.
Squires is the initator of TWU's Worship Studies Minor and has been instrumental in developing the program. Beginning in 2003, the program studies contemporary worship music, issues regarding worship leadership, and worship theology and history. In 2007, he was appointed the new dean of the Faculty of Professional Studies and Performing Arts, which is now the School of the Arts, Media and Culture.
He has often been praised for his quality of teaching and genuine care for his students.
His scholarly interest is in Christian spirituality and new music. Other courses he has taught include composition, music history, 20th century composers and Christian spirituality, and Worship design and leadership.
Trinity Western University
Trinity Western University is a private, Christian liberal arts university located in Langley, British Columbia, Canada.The school was founded in 1962 as Trinity Junior College, and now enrolls approximately 4000 students and sits on a campus....
. He received a B.Mus. (Performance) from University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...
in 1979, a M.Mus. (Composition) University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
in 1981, and a Ph.D. (Composition) State University of New York
State University of New York
The State University of New York, abbreviated SUNY , is a system of public institutions of higher education in New York, United States. It is the largest comprehensive system of universities, colleges, and community colleges in the United States, with a total enrollment of 465,000 students, plus...
(SUNY) at Buffalo in 1993. He has been on the faculty at TWU music for 15 years and was a worship pastor for 11 years. His recent compositions include "Where Angels Dance", a concerto for violin and orchestra premiered in April 2007, "God Ever Breath", for mezzo-soprano, flute, piano, string orchestra, premiered in November 2005, and "Table Songs", a communion liturgy for flexible instrumentation, premiered in November 2004. "Where Angels Danced" was premiered by the Trinity Western Orchestra with violinist Brielle Goheen.
Squires is the initator of TWU's Worship Studies Minor and has been instrumental in developing the program. Beginning in 2003, the program studies contemporary worship music, issues regarding worship leadership, and worship theology and history. In 2007, he was appointed the new dean of the Faculty of Professional Studies and Performing Arts, which is now the School of the Arts, Media and Culture.
He has often been praised for his quality of teaching and genuine care for his students.
His scholarly interest is in Christian spirituality and new music. Other courses he has taught include composition, music history, 20th century composers and Christian spirituality, and Worship design and leadership.