Violinist Hector David

In movies and theatre productions, violin music usually signals a melancholy scenes where deaths occur, or the leading lady and her lover are torn aapart. Through overuse of sad chords and the single violin accompanying particularly emotional deaths, violins have earned a reputation as strict, somber and sorrowful.

Hector David wishes to change that stereotype.

Hailing from Honduras, David joined ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø as he led last chapel on Friday, Sept. 25. “He blew me away from the very beginning to the very last note,” says first-year Molly Boese.

Starting at the piano and using accompanying prerecorded music, David began his performance by singing a song with both English and Spanish lyrics. One of the lines he sang in English included, “With our hearts full of compassion, may we do what we must do.”

After the applause died down, David addressed the congregation of students and faculty, making clear his faith in Christ but emotionally saying, “we are in a fight every day

Hector David, violinist extraordinaire from Honduras, will be in concert 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 in Martin Chapel of the seminary building.

David is considered by many to be among the best violinists in his home country and throughout Latin America. One critic said of the artist’s performance, “A violin concert that reaches every audience’s heart, bringing the message of hope and encouragement to each person who listens to his music.”

David was born in the city of San Pedro Sula and raised in a Christian home. He developed his musical interests under the tutelage of his father and went on to study at the Music Academy “Victoriano Lopez,” where he received numerous awards for his virtuosity on the violin.

He was nominated for a Gospel Music Association Dove Award in 2006 for “best instrumental album” for his recording, “Adonay.” The artist has played venues across North America, Europe and the Near East and is currently touring with his wife, Christine, to promote his latest release, “Semper Fi” ().

The program is co-sponsored by the Latino Student Association, EMU campus ministries and the Community Activities Council at EMU. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children at the door.