David M. Jacobs is currently an associate professor of conducting at the University of Oregon. His work with university students is nationally recognised, having been invited to guest conduct orchestras at Baylor University, Florida State University, Bob Cole Conservatory and Northern Arizona University, as well as two longer guest artist residencies at the prestigious Eastman School of Music. Dr. Jacobs’ conducting students have gone on to programs such as Peabody, Eastman, Michigan State, Bard College, Cincinnati Conservatory, and the Aspen Conducting Academy. His students have also won conducting positions with professional orchestras across America.

In addition to his teaching, Dr. Jacobs has conducted professional orchestras on three continents, including the Palm Beach Symphony, Cabrillo Festival Orchestra, Pazardjik Symphony Orchestra in Bulgaria, the Orquesta Sinfónica EAFIT in Colombia, and the St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra in Russia.