In June of 2006 David McDonald completed a 30 year 　　teaching career, after having taught 4th, 5th and 　　6th grades during that time. Prior to his teaching 　　career he graduated cum-laude from Brockport State 　　University with a Bachelor of Science Degree and 　　went on to earn a Masters Degree in Education 　　from Nazareth College, Rochester, NY (1979). 　　 Throughout his teaching career, David 　　was also active both recording and performing. 　　David released a 45 single in 1979 of his songs 　　"What a Life to be a Cowboy" and "Why Do You Treat 　　Me Like You Do", and in 1980 he released "Christmas 　　Spirit" and "Winter Song". During the 80's and 90's 　　David performed many concerts, often in schools but 　　also public concerts as well. Highlights of the 　　school concerts included doing the holiday songs 　　along with a 240 voice choir under the direction 　　of Mr. Fred DiCesare in the early 80's, as well 　　as numerous other Holiday concerts. 　　 　　 　　 David performed the first concert ever at 　　the new performing arts stage at Ontario Beach Park, 　　and this concert was later simulcast on television 　　and radio, the first time that had been done in 　　Rochester. Other concerts were also broadcast live 　　on Public Television's WXXI.