WSSO Board of Trustees
Chairman, Dr Allan Hewitt
Dr. Hewitt is Course Leader for the BSc Sport and Physical Activity degree at the University of Strathclyde having previously worked as Head of Creative & Aesthetic Studies and as Principal Teacher of Music in Greenock High School, Inverclyde. He maintains an interest in Music Psychology and Music Education through positions as Assistant Editor of the journal Psychology of Music and as Associate Editor of the journal Music, Technology and Education.
ALLAN SAYS
It’s a great honour to be taking on the role of Chair of the WSSO Trust. The activities provided are extensive and impactful and we have clear empirical evidence of the positive effects that participation can have, not only on the musical skill and knowledge of our musicians, but on their interpersonal, social, and cognitive skills. Lifelong friendships are established, alongside a lifelong passion for music.
I am excited for the future of West. We have a tremendous legacy and, perhaps more importantly, an effective and sustainable platform for the future. We have a dedicated and talented team; managers, course directors, musical directors and tutors who share our values of high quality performance, challenging and rewarding rehearsals and concerts, fun, and the thrill of making live music together.
I look forward to many more years providing these opportunities.
ORGANISATION/COUNCIL | TRUSTEE & POSITION |
University of Strathclyde (Chairman) | Dr Allan Hewitt Senior Teaching Fellow, University of Strathclyde |
Argyll & Bute Council | Kathryn Wilkie Quality Improvement Officer |
Cappella Nova | Alan Tavener Director |
East Dunbartonshire Council | Jacqui MacDonald Chief Education Officer |
East Renfrewshire Council | Donald Finlayson Instrumental Music Service Manager |
East-Ayrshire Council | Alan Friel Instrumental Music Service Manager |
Glasgow City Council | Louise Hamilton QIO – Creativity & Expressive Arts |
Inverclyde Council | Grant McGovern Head of Inclusive Education, Culture and Corporate Policy |
North Ayrshire Council | Mae Murray Music Service Coordinator |
North Lanarkshire Council | Jim Park Head of Music Instruction |
Renfrewshire Council | James Cunningham Music Coordinator |
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | Jenn Adam, Head of Junior Conservatoire Mathew Chinn, Associate Head of Junior Conservatoire |
South Ayrshire Council | Frank Cardle QIO Manager, Children and Community |
South Lanarkshire Council | Graeme Barclay Instrumental Music Co-ordinator |
West Dunbartonshire Council | Joe Traynor Section Head, Culture and Creative Learning |