Dave Cazier was 28 years the Director of Choral Instruction at Columbia Basin College, retiring
from that position in June of 2020 (and again in June of 2022). There he directed the CBC
Concert Choir, the DeserTones Chamber Choir, and the vocal jazz group, FreeForm. Dave also
taught History of Jazz and private voice and was Music Department Lead. His ensembles
received numerous awards and accolades regionally and nationally, and both FreeForm and
DeserTones traveled extensively in the U.S.
Dave is well known as a prolific and outstanding arranger & composer, with over 350
arrangements and compositions to his name in both vocal jazz and traditional choral styles. He
also publishes some of these songs through Caztunes.squarespace.com. More are available
through personal contact at
[email protected].
Dave is a native of Southeastern Washington. He is a 1981 graduate of Pasco High and began his
college studies at Columbia Basin College. Dave completed his Bachelor of Music degree at
Central Washington University as well as his Masters, emphasizing studies in Music Education
and Choral Composition.
Dave also taught music for two years in Quincy, Wa, and one year at Rogers High School in
Spokane. Dave was recognized as Rogers High School's "Teacher of the Year" by its faculty and
staff in 1993.
Dave frequently serves as a choral/vocal clinician at a variety of Large Group, Solo/Ensemble
Contests, All-State jazz choirs and jazz festivals throughout the Western U.S. and is available for
booking as a clinician, arranger/composer, retreats and workshops.
