A native of California, Don has been involved in music and the arts all of his life. Don’s music career started early, singing with the San Francisco Boys Chorus. There he had the opportunity to tour and perform with the Vienna Boys Choir, sing on a number of television productions including the Ed Sullivan Show and perform with the San Francisco Opera Company in La Boehme, Tosca and Carmen. Don continued his music endeavors playing string bass throughout his life in many bands, ensembles and orchestras.