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 Caz.caztunes@gmail.com. 

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, WA. 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.