WEDNESDAY 28 august 2024
Million pound legacy gifted to the School
We are delighted to announce the most significant legacy that the School has ever received, thanks to the generosity of School supporter and music enthusiast, the late David Hutcheson.
A great music lover, David was a major supporter of the School in his later years and a regular attender at our concerts and performances. He believed passionately in supporting young people and music. His legacy to the School, which will total more than one million pounds, comes at an exciting time in the history of St Mary’s Music School, as we look to develop and modernise our facilities and provide the best possible experience for generations of talented young musicians to come.
School Headteacher, Dr Kenneth Taylor, remembers David fondly - “David was a great music aficionado and a generous supporter of the School. His support of our young musicians during his lifetime was wonderful but his legacy is nothing short of remarkable. We are deeply grateful to David for supporting the School with such a significant gift. His generosity will live on with the School and help our aspiring young musicians to go on to careers as professional instrumentalists, composers, singers, conductors and music teachers around the world.”
A music aficionado
Born in the Borders and raised in a musical family, it was David’s mother – an excellent violinist – who inspired in him a lifelong love of music and encouraged him to become an accomplished pianist himself. A keen collector throughout his life, David amassed a significant collection of antique furniture, British & European paintings and silver. Highlights of his collection will be auctioned by Lyon & Turnbull in their forthcoming Five Centuries sale on 4-5 September and across a range of specialist auctions this autumn. The sale of these items will also benefit the School, as was his wish. You can find more information about the sale on the Lyon & Turnbull website.
Leaving a gift in your will to St Mary’s Music School
If you too are inspired by music and want to support future generations of young musicians at St Mary’s Music School, you can find more information on the School's Legacy Page.
