David Wilson
Creator, Educator
Biography
Residence/Main Office Edinburgh
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David is an Edinburgh trained and active musician. He spent many years as Director of Music in The Scottish Borders, Angus and the Royal High School Edinburgh. Having had a lifelong interest in composition, after local authority reorganisation, he returned to the University of Edinburgh to complete a masters in composition. Now specializing in composition, he also plays string bass and is on the committee of the ESM. He has written in most genres and had performances across Scotland. Major works include a Clarinet concerto and Viola Concertino. Smaller works include a wind quintet, secular and sacred vocal music and a wide variety of chamber works from solo pieces to string quartet.
Residence/Main Office Edinburgh
Contact email
Works
| Title | Year composed | Instrumentation Genre |
|---|---|---|
| My Heart Makes Songs on Lonely Roads | 2014 | Ensemble (with conductor) |
Upcoming events
- 08 Dec 2025, 12:30
[Covfefe: online monthly coffee chat for composers & musicians] - 10 Dec 2025, 13:00
[Composers' Helpline] - 11 Dec 2025, 19:30
[GNARLY BUTTONS (Scottish Chamber Orchestra: New Dimensions)] - 12 Dec 2025, 19:30
[GNARLY BUTTONS (Scottish Chamber Orchestra: New Dimensions)] - 21 Dec 2025, 19:30
[Cassani/Campbell/Stephen @ Glad Cafe 21st December]
Recent updates
Works
- La Cavallina, by Roberto Cassani
- The Monkey and the Camel, by Claire McCue
- Colours of the City, by Oliver Searle
Events
Projects
- Aides... mémoires... Project album launch
- On a Wing and a Prayer
- On a Wing and a Prayer - presentation
Opportunities
- Noisy Nights in Glasgow – Call for Scores
- Red Note is looking for a new Chair of the Board
- In Motion 2026 - Sound and Music
