Douglas Ferreira was born in Varginha, Brazil. He began his musical study by taking private lessons with Daniel Inacio in the year 2000. Several months later, Douglas was accepted to Sao Paulo State University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance. From 2001 to 2005 Douglas performed with numerous orchestras including the Repertory Experimental Orchestra, the Sao Paulo Academic Orchestra, and the Sao Paulo Philharmonic. As a soloist he has appeared with the Karkoarko Chamber Orchestra and the Sao Paulo State University Experimental Orchestra. Also a chamber musician, Douglas performed throughout Sao Paulo as part of a duet with cellist, Pedro Bevillaqua. In 2004, he won the Orchestra Experimental Competition. In 2005 Douglas moved to the United States to study at Lynn University where he earned his Professional Program Certificate. In the United States he has collaborated with Symphony of the Americas, Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, and The Palm Beach Pops Orchestra. His teachers include Daniel Inacio, Dr. Valerie Albright, Shigeru Ishikawa, Dr. Mark Morton, and Timothy Cobb. Douglas is presently studying with Timothy Cobb earning his Master’s Degree.