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David Clark- Director |
Born in Northumberland and trained at Bede College, Durham, David Clark taught in middle,
special and secondary schools. For 13 years he was Head of Creative Arts and Director of Music
at a local comprehensive school and also Principal of Southend Music School. He was then
appointed 14-19 Strategy Manager for Southend schools, followed by seven years working as a
self-employed consultant, managing educational projects.
For 23 years David was the Musical Director of Leigh Orpheus Male Voice Choir, building their
membership from 30 to 130. He is the Musical Director of two choirs: the
130-strong Orpheus Singers (since their inception in 2008) and, since 2014, a mixed voice choir,
The Da Capo Singers.
In 2002 David founded Southend Wind Orchestra, performing a wide range challenging contemporary and classical repertoire.
special and secondary schools. For 13 years he was Head of Creative Arts and Director of Music
at a local comprehensive school and also Principal of Southend Music School. He was then
appointed 14-19 Strategy Manager for Southend schools, followed by seven years working as a
self-employed consultant, managing educational projects.
For 23 years David was the Musical Director of Leigh Orpheus Male Voice Choir, building their
membership from 30 to 130. He is the Musical Director of two choirs: the
130-strong Orpheus Singers (since their inception in 2008) and, since 2014, a mixed voice choir,
The Da Capo Singers.
In 2002 David founded Southend Wind Orchestra, performing a wide range challenging contemporary and classical repertoire.