David Kates, DMA, has served as Director of Music and Worship Ministries, Littleton United Methodist Church, Littleton, CO, since 1991.  He supervises 8 ensembles and serves as Artistic Director for the Fine Arts Series of the church.  Dr. Kates holds music degrees from Louisiana State, Sam Houston State and the University of Colorado.  He is also certified as a Music Director in the United Methodist Church.