Jean Grand-Maitre (Alberta Ballet), Joni Mitchell, Dave Pierce

Dave was the Music Director for Alberta Arts Day, a province-wide celebration of the arts in Alberta that featured hundreds of performers appearing on multiple indoor and outdoor stages. In a gala evening concert, Dave conducted The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in a special performance of “Century”, the composition he was commissioned to write for the Queen’s Royal Visit in 2005. Included in the concert was a collection of symphonic works arranged and orchestrated by Dave that featured vocalists John Wort Hannam, Johanna Sillanpaa, and Kris Demeanor. The concert also included The Alberta Ballet performing selections from Joni Mitchell’s “The Fiddle and the Drum”.

Big Rock Brewery’s sponsorship of The Juno Awards has continued to thrive, and this year’s Untapped CD once again has Dave at the helm as Music Supervisor. The CD features artists from across Canada as selected by a superstar panel of Canadian recording industry giants, and through online voting by fans. The new CD “Untapped Volume 2” is released as part of the 2009 Juno Awards celebrations in Canada.

Dave conducted and produced “Believe (Olympic Inspired Version)”, Bell Canada’s one-of-a-kind music video and audio track featuring Suzie McNeil and Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra.    The arrangement and orchestration for Believe was created by Dave, and then the orchestra alongside Suzie singing vocals was produced "live from the NAC" by Dave and his team.  The song will raise funds for Canada's winter athletes and chronicle their extraordinary journey on the road to the Vancouver 2010 Games.  Watch the video and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, download the song, and much more at www.bell.ca/believe

Dave's orchestrations are featured in this year's Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular featuring The Rockettes. The score is performed live by New York City's finest 35 piece orchestra, the Radio City Orchestra accompanies singers, dancers, performers and, of course, the world famous Rockettes. Be sure to visit New York City this winter season to see the show at Radio City Music Hall, which runs from the beginning of November through December 30th.

Dave was Music Director and supervised music production and managed multiple musical collaborations with Aboriginal artists from across Canada for a concert sponsored by CBC Radio 2 featuring the 2008 Juno's Aboriginal Award Nominees, amongst close to 40 other Aboriginal performers from Canada's music scene. The show was a huge success being heralded as one of the premier events during the 2008 Juno Awards in Calgary.

Dave conducted The Vancouver Symphony alongside Canadian stars Suzie McNeil, Jorane and Ron Sexsmith in the two year countdown concert to Vancouver 2010, as part of the Cultural Olympiad. The sold out event in Vancouver's Orpheum Theatre featured TV personality Ben Mulroney (Canadian Idol) and Grammy nominee Feist.

Dave contributed two songs to this year's Juno inspired CD (Juno Awards are the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys). Someone Like You and Fly Away are songs written and produced for pop crooner Adam James. The CDs are included in a custom designed Juno beer box for Big Rock Brewery, the official beer sponsor of the Juno Awards. "Untapped" is available across Canada.

Gospel choirs, dancers, a horn section and a wild infusion of Hammond B3 Organ raise the roof on this brand new version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR GOSPEL. Dave’s orchestrations are brought to life by a live ten piece Gospel Band performing new interpretations of A.L.Webber’s music, all created by Louis St.Louis (Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Grease, Grease 2). The show is currently playing in Atlanta’s Alliance Theater.

Dave recently joined the creative team at Radio City Music Hall producing the Christmas Spectacular featuring The Rockettes. Dave's brand new orchestrations will be performed live by the amazing 35 piece orchestra accompanying singers, dancers, performers and, of course, the world famous Rockettes. Be sure to visit New York City this winter season to see the show at Radio City Music Hall, which runs from the beginning of November through December 30th. Click here for more information and tickets.

The newest North American production of the broadway musical CHICAGO now features an orchestral adaptation created by Dave Pierce. Currently touring USA and Canada is a live ten piece orchestra performing onstage. One of the finest show orchestras in North America has been assembled to travel with the show and a special thrill for Dave was to hear the score performed by such high caliber musicians! Watch for this exciting show to play in your city.

Three time Juno winner Susan Aglukark recently performed her hit song "O Siem" in a special musical arrangement written by Dave Pierce, who also conducted the performances featuring childrens choir, strings, harp, orchestral percussion and rhythm section for her nightly performances at The Calgary Stampede.

Canadian gospel artist Greg Szebel recorded One Starry Night at Dave's studio. The song was co-produced by Dave Pierce and Steve Rosen, and is nominated for Seasonal Song of the Year in the upcoming Canadian Gospel Music Awards. Greg's distinctive vocal paired with his incredible piano playing make this song a future Christmas classic. Dave especially enjoyed working alongside fellow Berklee College grad Steve Rosen after being re-acquainted by Country Superstar Paul Brandt after fifteen years.

Check out Triple Sensation on CBC Television. Dave arranged and orchestrated music for the live orchestra to perform during the final episode. This major three-episode television event follows the hopeful contestants through the national open-call auditions to the nail-biting tension of the Marquee Panel sessions, where the semi-finalists must prove their talents to a stellar group of internationally acclaimed award-wining theatre legends (Garth Drabinsky; Marvin Hamlisch; Sergio Trujillo; Adrian Noble; Cynthia Dale). Special guests include Joel Grey and Chita Rivera.

NERDS wins at Philadelphia's Barymore Awards. Here's a link to Playbill's coverage of the awards. Dave Pierce is delighted to be a part of the new musical "NERDS". Dave's orchestrations for the musical are performed by a live band that appears on stage. The comedy writing (Jordan Allen-Dutton and Erik Weiner) and brilliantly crafted music (Hal Goldberg) make this "software satire" featuring characters Bill Gates and Steve Jobs a musical destined to become a staple of the theatrical landscape. NERDS is directed by Phillip Wm.McKinley and choreographed by Joey McKneely.

Dave recently worked at New York's legendary Clinton Studios producing a new single for Adam James. Watch for the single, SOMEONE LIKE YOU, to be released early in the fall.

Dave's recording production was put to the test in the newest production of Billy Joel's MOVIN' OUT. The Broadway Musical that features Billy Joel's music is now playing in Atlantic City at Harrah's Casino and includes audio elements custom produced by Dave. Many thanks to the fine New York musicians who worked with Dave in the recording studio to make this project a huge success. The show features a musical score that employs an enormous amount of detail in the exact recreation of many Billy Joel hits as well as some newly updated arrangements that support Twyla Tharp's brilliant choreography.

Carrie Underwood live on CBS backed by Dave Pierce orchestration

Dave's most recent signing is Crooner Adam James. Dave Pierce is currently in production for Adam's highly anticipated debut CD, spending countless hours in the studio recording Big Bands, Rhythm Sections, Strings and Orchestral musicians who are contributing to this project. Most recently Vancouver found Adam James walking the streets in between a busy recording schedule at The Armoury Studio where musicians from around the globe had gathered to record the final few tracks for the CD, set to release this summer. A solid mixture of classic covers amidst fresh originals is sure to garner the attention of the public and recording industry. Stay tuned for more on this exciting project. Adam James can be found at adamjames.ca

Dave Pierce conducts musicians for Adam James CD sessions at The Armoury Studio in Vancouver.

Dave Pierce is delighted to be a part of the new musical "NERDS" currently playing in Philadelphia. Dave's orchestrations for the musical are performed by a live band that appears on stage. The comedy writing (Jordan Allen-Dutton and Erik Weiner) and brilliantly crafted music (Hal Goldberg) make this "software satire" featuring characters Bill Gates and Steve Jobs a musical destined to become a staple of the theatrical landscape. NERDS is directed by Phillip Wm.McKinley and choreographed by Joey McKneely. Visit NERDS for more information.

CBC Radio 1 featured an hour long spotlight on Dave Pierce. Host Kathern Duncan interviewed and played music composed and produced by Dave. Stories of Dave's composing and conducting a symphony for Queen Elizabeth II, working in the studio with Canadian Superstar Paul Brandt, touring as a conductor across Canada with Singer/Songwriter Jann Arden and orchestrating Broadway Musicals made up the interview portions.

Dave Pierce recently worked in New York's Clinton Studios on a brand new musical entitled Appaxionado. Pierce's arrangements and orchestrations were performed by NYC's amazing studio musicians and the cast for the show. A highlight for Pierce was collaborating with famed composer Louis St.Louis (Grease; The Wild Party).

Dave Pierce reviews the score while seated at mixing console

Canadian country superstar Paul Brandt just released "A Gift", a brand new Christmas CD featuring music produced and arranged by Dave Pierce. "A Gift" includes big band and strings conducted by Pierce. Sessions were recorded in Vancouver at The Armoury Studios and mixed in Nashville by Ben Fowler. Click to visit Paul Brandt for a sample. The CD (Universal Music) is available in all music stores, iTunes, Costco, and Safeway.

Dave Pierce conducted the world premiere of Canadian Superstar Paul Brandt's brand new symphony show. Paul joined Dave and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for this special event November 8th. The concert featured arrangements and orchestrations by Dave. CBC recorded the concert and will broadcast on Radio Two on December 31 (10AM) and again on January 18 (8PM). Live streaming on the net is available at cbc.ca. It was a delight for Dave to work with the ESO again, his previous engagement conducting the orcherstra was for Jann Arden's "Greatest Hurts" symphony tour.

Click to visit the ESO for more details

Dave Pierce's original score for Calgary's Chinook Centre's brilliant new Christmas light show plays every 15 minutes in the centre court. The music track features vocals by recording artists Adam James, Paul Brandt and Hollywood's finest session vocalists. With lights and effects choreographed to the score, Pierce worked directly with F&D Scene Change and designer Pierre Marleau to create the spectacle that plays until December 25th (8AM to 10PM daily).

Dave conducting orchestral sessions featuring 70 piece symphony

Dave Pierce and Roger Hodgson hand picked songs from the many hits Roger wrote and sang with SUPERTRAMP. This massive outdoor concert was attended by 12,000+ people and featured a nine piece band that Dave hand picked to perform hit songs like "Dreamer", "Give A Little Bit", "School" and "Fool's Overture".


(L to R) Ian Thornley; Roger Hodgson; Dave Pierce in concert

Dave Pierce produced and arranged music for Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in NYC. Featuring nine-time Tony award winner Tommy Tune. Discovery Channel's "Animal Planet" float presented Dave's musical accompaniment which featured a magical circus of wildlife characters.

Legendary performer Tommy Tune; Dave Pierce provides music for Macy's parade

Crooner Adam James and Dave Pierce co-wrote the international anthem of poker "So You Think You're Good". Pierce produced and conducted the orchestra, James' voice soars over the swinging horns and saucy strings. The music video featuring Adam James can be seen nationally on Rogers SportsNet's CANADIAN OPEN POKER CHAMPIONSHIP. "So You Think You're Good" is the opening title theme song and end credits.

Crooner Adam James sings "So You Think You're Good" produced by Dave Pierce

The new season of Broadway touring shows has hit the road featuring radio/television advertising with music arranged and produced by Dave Pierce. Working with GCreative of Las Vegas, Dave recorded live orchestras, disco rhythm sections, R&B brass players and session vocalists for musicals produced by Troika Entertainment.

The brand new Alberta Children's Hospital opening included an outdoor concert featuring Canadian Superstar PAUL BRANDT performing his new song "Hope". Dave Pierce arranged and conducted a youth orchestra and childrens choir that added a magical touch to the song for this debut performance. Paul and Liz Brandt wrote the song specifically for the Children's Hospital.

Working alongside legendary Oscar and Grammy winning songwriter Leslie Bricusse (Goldfinger, The Candyman, Talk to The Animals), Dave Pierce created new orchestrations for Bricusse's stage musical DR.DOLITTLE.