David Barrett
- Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Performer, and Publisher
- Composer & Producer of the Iconic Song 'One Shining Moment'
- Composed Themes for the PGA, the Olympics, & the U.S. Open
- Emmy Award-Winning Composer for Multiple PBS Documentaries
- NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches)
- NCAA/CBS Coaches Talk - Final Four
- MacPhail Center for Music, Minneapolis, MN
- PrimeSport - Final Four Presentation
- Michigan State University Athletics Department
- Albion College Master Class
- Rotary Club of Ann Arbor
- PrimeSport
- fieldXperience
"I wondered how we could elevate the fan experience to virtual for the NCAA through a virtual program my company did during the pandemic. The goal was blend March Madness with academics into a learning journey for youth. You had done a session on dreaming one year that mesmerized a group of youth from an underserved part of San Antonio. Although we did a recorded interview and session with you in your studio on zoom, the message to the kids was powerful, especially in difficult times. Your talk about dreaming carried through the flat screen and internet and reached 10,375 kids in 12 states. Needless to say, David, you are an inspirational creative who can break through the noise with your thoughtful words and resonating music. I look forward to the next time we can make magic again."
-fieldXperience
The Improbable Story of One Shining Moment
Over the last 36 years, many millions of viewers have watched the fabled video montage that ends the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. It features the song "One Shining Moment" with all the emotion and drama that has made March Madness an unofficial holiday in America. The composer and original performer, DAVID BARRETT, explains the improbable backstory how many charmed coincidences led to the song’s unlikely journey to CBS Sports and then out to the world. Mr. Barrett has gone on to write many award-winning songs, scores and instrumental themes for various networks, and in doing so has developed a unique talent for conveying a lasting emotional message to listeners. He is dedicated to helping you find your own message as well.
Music, Athletics, & Academics
As an Emmy Award-winning composer and songwriter, a college athletic Hall of Fame member, and Phi Beta Kappa student of philosophy, Mr. DAVID BARRETT has a unique window into how these areas relate to each other. His song "One Shining Moment" is a testimony to all three. Oddly enough, the title and idea for this song originated from his study of linguistics. Mr. Barrett walks you through his experiences and helps you explore how these different intelligences working together can raise the bar for any student, musician, or athlete.
"One Shining Moment" as a Metaphor for… Life
Each day, DAVID BARRETT's Google account sends him the various uses of the title "One Shining Moment." It began with the obvious sports uses, but quickly evolved to include inspiration, heartbreak, and all manners of success. It would seem that our culture has taken the phrase "One Shining Moment" to heart. It has come to mean for many the joy of dreaming, committing to your dream, gaining confidence, getting up after you fall, and performing at your best during the most critical times. Failure is not the enemy…not trying your best is. It took years to understand this simple truth, and in discussing this song, David Barrett not only shares his failures, but also shows how they have led to his most meaningful successes.
