A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, Don has been an active performer for over 40 years. He has served as Principal Harp in the Denver Chamber Orchestra (1984-1994) and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra (2000-2016). He also taught instrumental/vocal music in the Denver Public Schools for 30 years, retiring in 2015.
Don remains active as a recitalist, gigging harpist and orchestral musician.