David Malone, Acting Principal
Janice H. and Thomas D. Barrow Chair

David Malone, associate principal double bass, is a native Houstonian, having grown up in the Westbury area...

Mark Shapiro, Acting Associate Principal

Mark Shapiro, double bass, joined the Houston Symphony in 1985. Prior to coming to Houston, he was a member of...

Eric Larson

Double Bassist, Eric Larson, has been a member of the Houston Symphony since 1999. Mr. Larson pursued undergraduate studies at...

Red Pastorek

Red Pastorek, double bass, was born in Chicago, IL where he began his musical career as a percussionist. He switched to double bass...

Burke Shaw

Burke Shaw, double bass, studied at the Juilliard School in New York City and the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. After graduating, he was appointed... 

Donald Howey

Donald Howey has been a member of the Houston Symphony since 1999. He has performed with the Grand Teton Music Festival and...

Michael McMurray

Michael is originally from Lexington, Kentucky. He attended Indiana University and played double bass in...