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 this site.
Recording news: Most recently my friend Dave Bainbridge (co-founder of the band IONA) & I have just completed an exciting new recording project which is completely instrumental and is inspired by the writings & calligraphy 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 IONA & Lindisfarne Scriptorium websites (and check my blog as well as sample tracks on My Space):
David Fitzgerald My Space: http://www.myspace.com/davidfitzgeraldwoodwindreeds
I am hoping to create a special section for 'Life Journey' on this site shortly. 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. Thanks to My Space you can now listen to some of my music online. I do try to update these regularly so that you can listen to different music. So, do visit from time to time. 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
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 am hoping to add more of my own video clips (once I master the process of being able to do this!). 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 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), these go out on BBC1 in Oct'09 & Jan'10. 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 Trinity season. David
June 2009
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