Message from David

Welcome to my website. These pages offer news and information on my work as recording artist and teacher. I am thankful to my good friends Mark & Mary Fleeson on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne who do the real work of editing and construction of this site.

Recording news: Recently my friend Dave Bainbridge (co-founder of the band IONA) & I have completed an exciting new recording project which is completely instrumental and is inspired by the writings & artwork of Mary Fleeson. This CD (& original book) is entitled Life Journey. Dave & I have felt in many ways, as we have spent days together writing, improvising & recording this project, that we have gone back to our 'roots'. We have been reminded of our time together in the early days of touring & recording with our good friend Adrian Snell and also of the early IONA days. There are similarities to our work on 'The Book Of Kells' & 'Eye Of The Eagle' projects, but this is in many ways a totally new and completely unique project. Each track has its own identity, Presence & atmosphere as each piece is a reflection of each specific theme & work of art that we have sought to reflect in sound vision from Mary's beautiful book. For more on this project do please visit the excellent new website which is now being assembled by Mark Fleeson & is dedicated to bring you the latest news & information:

Life Journey: www.life-journey-cd.com

Fo as selection of pieces from my solo albums, Life Journey & also Iona do visit My Space:

David Fitzgerald My Space: http://www.myspace.com/davidfitzgeraldwoodwindre

For information on my other recording and performance work please visit the various pages of information and my diary for future events. There are also helpful links to sites of musicians, artists and organisations that I have been privileged to work with over the years. Do take time out to explore these if you can. If you do like my music, then do please go on to visit the ICC website to buy my CDs, or visit the iTunes store to download either solo albums or individual tracks. For the 'Life Journey' CD do please visit the IONA & Lindisfarne Scriptorium sites and purchase these from us directly:

IONA: http://www.iona.uk.com

Lindisfarne Scriptorium: http://lindisfarne-scriptorium.co.uk

ICC Records Website: http://www.essentialchristian.com/product_info.php?product_code=ICC0949

Classic FM/Columba Aspexit/New Recording with Strings : Over the last few months I have been getting messages from friends to inform me that one of my pieces 'Columba Aspexit' (from my album 'Breath Of Heaven') is being played on Classic FM. Indeed this is true! Saxophonist Tyler Rix has recorded this piece on his new album 'Ascent'. It is a wonderful interpretation complete with Orchestration. I am grateful to Tyler. This is something that I have longed considered and right now I am looking at various options that might lead to a new CD with Orchestral backing. To hear some of Tyler's new CD 'Ascent' & for more on his work do please visit: http://www.tylerrix.com (or just listen out for 'Columba Aspexit' on Classic FM)

You Tube: You can now also view music videos that feature some of the artists that I have been privileged to record & tour with over the years. I have started to upload videos from my library and so each week you will find something new! Also, do check my playlists! Please visit: http://www.youtube.com/user/Davidftz

Worship Journal: This excellent new site has been established by songwriter & musician Noel Richards. It is a good resuource for all who would like to discover what is available within Christian music, art, photography, poetry, teachings & much more! Please visit & if you are a musician or songwriter do join & let us know about your work & ministry. If you are in business why not support this excellent new venture & also benefit from advertising your product or service. Worship Journal Website: http://www.worshipjournal.com

BBCTV Songs Of Praise: It has been a real joy and a privilege to have recorded with so many artists & choirs over the years for this programme. SOP has to be a national heritage now. Millions watch these programmes every week, not only here in the UK but around the world. I have recently recorded 2 new programmes (with Noel Richards & Aled Jones) and these will go out on BBC1 (the first one was shown in Oct'09 &and the second is planned for early 2010). You will also see me popping up on various other programmes from time to time (on previous recordings that are included in various programmes). For more on SOP do visit their excellent website (for endless info!): http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/programmes/songsofpraise/

Tuition: For tuition work there are pages of information on my private teaching practice and work within schools. There is also a diary for this current term. I am a full registered member of both the ISM (Incorporated Society Of Musicians) & the Musician's Union. I promote and follow the Syllabus for Woodwind examinations produced by the world's most reliable and respected exam board, the ABRSM (Associated Board Of The Royal Schools Of Music). Each year many of my pupils participate and perform at the prestigious Norfolk County Music Festival (founded in 1925). For more information on these professional organisations do please visit their websites:

ISM http://www.ism.org  Musicians Union http://www.musiciansunion.org.uk

ABRSM http://www.abrsm.org  Norfolk County Music Festival http://www.nfkcountymusicfest.co.uk

I do hope you will find this site useful. I would invite musicians and pupils to visit the links (under the heading Useful Organisations). Here you will find music shops & organisations that I personally use and would recommend. God bless you this Lent season. David

January 2010