David Griffith Obituary, Former OIC Woodwind Instructor Has Died

David Griffith Obituary, Death –  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Griffith, a former OIC woodwind instructor, which occurred peacefully on Wednesday morning. This news is being posted with the consent of the Griffith family. Throughout his professional tenure, David imparted knowledge to a substantial number of pupils across several educational institutions, namely Stromness Academy, KGS, Westray, Dounby, Glaitness, and Papdale Primary Schools. Additionally, he served as a member of the OIC Instrumental Music Service from 1989 until 2022. The individual commenced their tenure with the OIC in the year 2022.

David possessed extensive experience in both the concert platform and theatrical pit, having participated in numerous pantomimes and musicals as a conductor or band member. Additionally, he contributed his musical talents to other community bands such as the Orkney Orchestra, the Orkney Camerata, and many others. In addition to overseeing a diverse array of prominent Big Bands and Wind Bands, David assumed leadership responsibilities for directing numerous community ensembles. The funeral service for David will take place at St. Magnus Cathedral on Wednesday, August 9th, commencing at noon. All individuals desiring to participate are cordially invited to attend. Additional information regarding the subject matter can be obtained from the official website of John Corse.

The above image depicts David beside the Orkney Schools Concert Band in November 2018, subsequent to their successful adjudication and subsequent qualification for the 2019 Scottish Concert Band Championships. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Griffith, former OIC woodwind instructor, which occurred in a peaceful manner on Wednesday morning. This news is being posted with the consent of the Griffith family. Throughout his professional tenure, David imparted knowledge and skills to a substantial number of pupils across many educational institutions, including Stromness Academy, KGS, Westray, Dounby, Glaitness, and Papdale Primary Schools.

Additionally, he served as a member of the OIC Instrumental Music Service from 1989 until 2022. The individual commenced their tenure with the OIC in the year 2022. David possessed extensive experience in both the concert platform and theatrical pit, having participated as a conductor or musician in numerous pantomimes, musicals, and community ensembles such as the Orkney Orchestra, the Orkney Camerata, among others. In addition to overseeing a variety of authoritative Big Bands and Wind Bands, David assumed the responsibility of guiding additional community ensembles.

The funeral service for David will take place at St. Magnus Cathedral on Wednesday, August 9th, commencing at noon. All individuals desiring to participate are cordially invited to attend. Additional information regarding the subject matter can be obtained from the official website of John Corse. The above image depicts David beside the Orkney Schools Concert Band in November 2018, subsequent to their successful adjudication and subsequent qualification for the 2019 Scottish Concert Band Championships.