David is the Director of Calderdale Music, a Consortium Partner of the West Yorkshire Music Hub, and serves as the Strategic Lead for Inclusion across the region. He brings nearly two decades of experience in secondary education, having held teaching and leadership positions in a range of schools across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.

Under David’s leadership, Calderdale Music has continued to grow in scale, reach, and reputation, now supporting over 90% of schools across the borough. As the Named Inclusion Lead for West Yorkshire, he is responsible for shaping and delivering the region’s Inclusion Strategy, which is an ambitious programme designed to widen access, remove barriers, and ensure meaningful musical opportunities for over 920 schools and more than 375,000 children and young people.

Alongside his executive responsibilities, David remains an active and committed musician. A skilled drummer and pianist, he performs regularly with several established ensembles in theatres and venues throughout the North of England, maintaining a strong connection to the creative and performance aspects of his profession.