Derby School of Music

Derby School of Music is an independent private music school originally established in 1885, based in Derby, England. It offers private tuition on musical instruments and music theory, and provides grade examinations with all the major music exam boards in the UK including; ABRSM, London College of Music, Trinity College of Music, Rockschool, Victoria College of Music. Pupils can take these qualifications on to advanced study at conservatoires or universities.

Derby School of Music
Address
75 Saint Albans Road

Derby
,
Derbyshire
,
DE22 3JL

England
Coordinates52.913002°N 1.503103°W / 52.913002; -1.503103
Information
TypeMusic School
Established1885
FounderArthur Francis Smith
SpecialistMusic
HeadSteve Churchill
Staff12
GenderMixed
Enrolment300
Websitehttps://www.derbyschoolofmusic.com

History

The Derby School of Music was founded in 1885 by Arthur Francis Smith,.[1] The music school originally was located on Friargate in Derby, before moving to its current location in 2011. The music school operates on a private basis and has always taught most of the mainstream instruments including piano, violin, singing, guitar etc. Arthur Francis Smith was keen to showcase the students abilities and would regularly put on public performances at local venues in Derby in order for students to gain valuable performance experience, this tradition has carried on at the music school to the present day.

Derby school of music has also produced many of the countries leading musicians[2][3] and composers.

Derby school of music also produced many of the leading music education books of the late 19th century including their own series of technical work books.[4] The Derby school of music series was compiled by the school’s head teacher Arthur Francis Smith.

Notable students

Head Teachers

Modern era

The music school now operates solely as a pre-college music school and provides private music tuition for pupils looking to move on to study music at university. Along with Chetham's School of Music, Purcell School, Wells Cathedral School and Yehudi Menuhin School, Derby School of Music is recognised as being a leading feeder school for the UK's conservatoires.

Derby school of music are regular judges at the TeenStar,[9][10][11] Open Mic UK[12] and Live and Unsigned competitions.

References
  1. Dictionary of Composers for the Church in Great Britain and Ireland, Maggie Humphreys, Robert Evans, Published by A&C Black 1997. ISBN 0720123305
  2. Cathedral Organists Past and Present. John E. West. 1899 ISBN 143690403X
  3. https://archive.org/stream/newcathorganist00westuoft/newcathorganist00westuoft_djvu.txt
  4. Derby School of Music Series - Arpeggios of Common Chords & Scales - Published by Weekes & Co. 1896
  5. Dictionary of Organs and Organists. Frederick W Thornsby
  6. Senior Division - Derbyshire Advertiser and Journal 22 June 1888
  7. "Prominent Derby Musician's Death". Derby Daily Telegraph. England. 10 December 1914. Retrieved 3 June 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  8. http://www.marcbnaylorwurlitzer.com/John-Brydson.html
  9. http://www.teenstarcompetition.co.uk/News/derby-singing-competition-for-teenagers-and-pre-teens-%E2%80%93-results-and-prizes-from-the-teenstar-derby-regional-finals#.V1miDcL5PIU
  10. http://www.brookeweston.org/Learning/Music/NewsItem.aspx?Id=1190
  11. http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/11-year-old-Jazmine-sings-way-Pride-Park/story-18274361-detail/story.html%5B%5D
  12. http://www.openmicuk.co.uk/singing-feedback/nottingham-singing-contest#.WXTDtut4WK0
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