About

Course Director - Dr Derek Williams

Qualifications

• DBS Certified for all ages
• PhD - The University of Edinburgh (2012)
• BMus - The University of Auckland (1973)
• FTCL - Fellow of Trinity College of Music, London (1977)
• LMusTCL - Licentiate in Music, Trinity College of Music, London (1976)
• DipTeach - The New South Wales Department of Education & Training (1997)
• DipTchg - New Zealand Department of Education (1982)

Professional Memberships

• EPTA full member (European Piano Teachers' Association)
• Ivors Academy writer, full member (British Association of Songwriters, Composers and Authors)
• MU member (British Musicians' Union)
• EUGA full member (Edinburgh University Graduates' Association)
• MAGA full member (Music Arrangers' Guild of Australia)
• APRA / AMCOS writer, full member (Australian Performing Right Association / Australian Mechanical Copyright Association)

Teaching experience

• The University of Edinburgh (2007-present): Lecturer, Tutor, Examiner in Orchestration and Composition (Associated Staff)
• The New South Wales Board of Studies (1989-2006): Examiner & Advisor in Music, Software Design & Development, Information Processes & Technology, Computing Studies
• Sydney Community College (1995-2006): Lecturer in Music Technology
• The New South Wales Department of Education & Training (1986-2006): Teacher of Music, English, Software Design & Development, Information Processes & Technology, Computing Studies
• The New Zealand Ministry of Education (1979-1985): Teacher of Music, English, Computer Awareness
• New Zealand School of Music (1974-1978) - Principal, Teacher of Piano & Theory of Music
• The University of Auckland (1973-1974) - Lecturer, Tutor, Examiner in Music

Professional experience

• Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator, Conductor, Producer, Musician for Film, Television, Theatre, Dance and Recording
• For credits and references, please refer to Bio, Portfolio and Testimonials at www.derekwilliams.net