PIKES PEAK MUSICIANS - Key Persons
David Alan Zuercher (Zir‘ker), principal trumpeter of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic (Symphony) since 1979, is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Zuercher began musical instruction at the age of eight with emphasis in piano, flute and percussion. At age eleven, inspired by recordings of solo trumpet with orchestra, Mr. Zuercher‘s instrumental priority switched to trumpet.
In addition to maintaining his private music studio, Mr. Zuercher has served on the trumpet faculties of both The Colorado College and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Additionally, he is the founder of his own music publishing company, Sound Ideas Publications, which specializes in solo and ensemble selections for brass instruments.
Mr. Zuercher has been married to concert pianist Kelly McSweeney Zuercher since 1981. The Zuerchers take pleasure in residing at the base of Pikes Peak in the "America the Beautiful" city with their two children.