About Brazos Chamber Orchestra

BCO educates and connects the community through free concerts performed by skilled musicians.

Mission: To foster harmony in our communities through music by . . .

                   Lightening the heart . . .

                                    Stimulating the mind . . .

                                                    And nourishing the soul.

We are always looking for team players. Play an instrument? Want to volunteer with behind scenes? Or have ideas on how we can better promote the Brazos Chamber Orchestra? We gladly accept willing hearts. We are dedicated to providing our community with quality music and the development of musical arts!

Behind the Scenes • Music Director

MAESTRO DAVID R. ANAVITARTE dedicates his life to giving God all the glory through the art of music. His musical journey began at age seven, the piano was his first musical instrument. David spent many evenings in Philadelphia, watching the Philadelphia Orchestra rehearse as a child. He has a passion for music and musical excellence.

David and Kathy met in Takoma Park Maryland, at Columbia Union College, on the gymnastics team, and were married in 1983 in Warminster, Pennsylvania. They love spending time together with their children and their granddaughter Katelynne. They also enjoy country drives together and looking for unique antique shops and restaurants with ambiance. Spending time out in nature and traveling are just a few of their favorite activities. They have two adult children: Donielle, their daughter, is a Registered Nurse with a Master’s Degree in nursing and is married to William Halvorsen, a Fire Fighter/Paramedic. Devin, their son, is a Bible teacher, Chaplin, and a Christian playwright as well as a published author. Devin has a Master’s Degree in divinity.

When David is coaching students, conducting the Brazos Chamber Orchestra, Healing Heart, and Bosque Chorale as well as guest conducting or leading choral workshops and music festivals, you will experience an event full of energy, passion, and excellence! David offers online and in-person piano & voice lessons. David has over 45 years of professional experience teaching choral, vocal, and piano techniques.

  • Voice Lessons
  • Piano Lessons
  • Choral Workshops
  • Concerts
  • Music Festivals
  • Worship Workshops
Lessons with David
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David serves as Music Director and Conductor of the Brazos Chamber Orchestra, which he helped found in 1998. He also leads the Brazos Chorus, a mixed auditioned ensemble that presents two major works annually, along with full concerts designed as immersive musical worship experiences.

In addition, David is the Music Director and Conductor of the Bosque Chorale, a program of the Civic Music Association of the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton, Texas.

David has studied conducting under renowned American maestros including Paul Salamunovich, Ray Robinson, Jon Robertson, Daryl One, and Jim Dearing. He is a sought-after conductor, clinician, and worship workshop leader, and maintains an active private studio for voice and piano instruction.

David credits his deep understanding of choral and orchestral sound to his mentor, teacher, and close friend, the late Maestro Paul Salamunovich, who passed away on April 3, 2014.

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Board Members:

Dave Taylor, President | Matt Armstrong, Vice President | Todd Evans, Secretary/Treasurer | David Anavitarte | Gary Braudaway | Kathy Anavitarte | Dr. Robert Miller | Sherry Reeves | Orton Varona

Support:

Kathy Anavitarte, Marketing & Publicity | Gary Braudaway, Marketing & Publicity | Todd Evans, Program Layout & Design | TJ Jorgensen, Media Director