David Mantini splits his time at NHCC between the Music Department and the Honors Program. Mr. Mantini directs the Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band, teaches instrumental music lessons, and is the Honors Program Director and advisor for Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
Mr. Mantini is a graduate of Luther College in Decorah, IA, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Trumpet Performance and Anthropology. He attended the University of North Texas and received a Master’s of Music Education with concentrations in Jazz Studies and Music History. While in Texas, Mr. Mantini was a clinician in various schools, and performed as a guest artist with the Dallas Brass. He also toured professionally with the popular Christian band, Truth. After returning to Minnesota, he taught K-8 general music and 5-12 band in various schools, and performed with several bands.
Mr. Mantini is very active in his church, having served as chair of the Administrative Council, Fun and Funding and the Stewardship committees. He is also a past board member of the Twin Cities Youth Chorale, Champlin Park Band Association, and the Minnesota Music Educators Association, serving most recently as the MMEA All State Jazz Chair.
Mr. Mantini performs with the Elk River German Band, directs the Brooklyn United Methodist Big Band and the Brooklyn Community Concert Band. In addition, he free-lances across the Twin Cities and teaches private trumpet lessons. He lives in Brooklyn Park with his wife and two sons.