D. (David) Griffiths

David is a New Zealander, born and brought up in Auckland. He gained his Bachelor of Music in 1971 and left for England to further his studies at the Guildhall School of Music in London. On his return to New Zealand he completed his Master of Music 1st class Hons. in 1973. Early successes came with winning the John Cowie Reid competition for a composition in 1973 with Improperia for 8 part choir and tenor soloist, and a tour made …