David J. Berrocal-Barrios is a Senior year pianist at Northwestern State University (NSU) in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He was born and spent his childhood in the country of Colombia (Cartagena de Indias) where he began playing piano at the age of 11. Maestro Fabio Gomez served as his piano professor in high school. Under his guidance, David achieved, at the age of 16, a scholarship to NSU where he pursues a major in Music Performance under the tutelage of Dr. Francis Yang. During David’s work at NSU, he has had the privilege to participate with the Wind Symphony, the Wind Ensemble, the NSU Jazz Orchestra, the NSU Men’s Choir as well as collaborating with students in multiple recitals while competing against other artists in the Music Teachers National Association Young Artist Competition. David continues to accept ongoing challenges that improve and grow his mastery of piano performance.