David Tweed has been Principal Flute for the Melbourne Community Orchestra since 1997, along with participating in the Cocoa Village Playhouse and Henegar Center pit orchestras, Central Florida Winds, Central Florida Chamber Winds, Space Coast Flute Orchestra, International Flute Orchestra, Space Coast Symphony Orchestra and the flute ensemble "Flutes Afire".  In addition he also performs on clarinet and saxophone as needed in pit orchestras.  Tweed was principal clarinet in the MIT Symphonic Band and also played flute in the MIT Symphonic Orchestra.  

What is your favorite aspect about being a musician?  My favorite aspect on being a musician is the bringing to life of the written sound.  I love playing with other musicians bringing the works of the masters to audiences.   

Which composers most inspire you?  I have a great affinity for nearly all composers, but my favorite work of all is Beethoven's Symphony No. 6.  I also enjoy most the works of Brahms, Dvorak, Sibelius to name just a few.

What piece are you looking forward to most in the SCSO's 2010 - 2011 Season?  Dvorak's New World Symphony.