David Murray, Professor of Bass at Butler University, has an international reputation as a solo bassist and teacher. He is principal bassist of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and the Bear Valley Music Festival orchestra (summer). He won the 1980 Aspen Concerto Competition and the 1988 International Society of Bassists (ISB) Solo Competition, the first prize being a solo debut at Carnegie Hall. He is a past president of the ISB, and hosted the 2001 ISB Convention at Butler University. David has performed as soloist and given clinics and masterclasses throughout the United States, Canada, South Korea, Brazil, Israel, and Europe. He has recorded 3 solo CDs and a DVD. In June 2017 he was the recipient of the ISB Special Recognition Award for Solo Performance. In June 2018 he became Director of the School of Music at Butler University. In August 2024 he received the Distinguished Faculty Award from Butler University.