David Crean

Classical Music Director

Expertise: Curating playlists that are beautiful, edifying, and interesting. Selecting monthly specials, overseeing CSO and other concert broadcasts.

Experience

After several years teaching music at universities, David became Music Director and Mid-Day Host at WDPR in Dayton in 2016. He was promoted to Program Director in 2025. He joined the WGUC team as part-time Music Director in January of 2026. He enjoys the challenge of balancing old favorites and new discoveries when programming music, and looks forward to becoming more engaged in the Cincinnati arts community. 

Education

B.Mus, Organ, Oberlin College Conservatory; M.A., Music, The University of Iowa; D.M.A., Organ, The Juilliard School