Derek Richard Welton
Age
28 years
Nationality
Australian
Resides
London, United Kingdom
Voice type
Baritone
Range
F2 - G4
Professional associations
- Member, Incorporated Society of Musicians
- Member, Equity
- Public and employers’ liability insurance held
Teachers
- Janice Chapman, London (2008 - present)
- Raymond Connell, London (2006 - 2008)
- Anna Connolly, Melbourne (2003 - 2006)
Musical education
- Vocal Programme Fellowship, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, 2009/10
- Advanced Certificate (Opera Studies), Guildhall School of Music and Drama, 2008/09.
- Master of Music Performance (Opera Studies) with distinction, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, 2007/08. The Walther Gruner Scholar.
- Master of Music (Vocal Studies) with distinction, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, 2006/07.
- International Congress of Voice Teachers, Paris, France, 15-19 July 2009.
- Advanced Performance Vocal Program, Australian National Academy of Music, 1-12 December 2003.
- Cord Garben, vocal coach - Goethe-Institut Mastercourse, 11-13 September 2003.
Academic education
- 1999-2005: Bachelor of Arts, University of Melbourne.
- Arts: majors in German and Linguistics, first class honours average for both.
- Discontinued the Law component of a combined Arts/Law degree in 2005.
- 1991-1998: International Baccalaureate Diploma, Ivanhoe Grammar School, Ivanhoe, Victoria.
- ENTER of 99.45, Prefect, Music Captain, Choir Captain, Debating Captain, Form Captain, Australian Army Cadet Corps CUO.
- Rhodes Awards 1997-98, Music Prize 1993-95, 97-98, Drama Prize 1994-95, 97, Public Speaking Prize 1998, Academic Prizes 1991-98.
Competitions
- Winner, 2007 Handel Singing Competition
- Winner, 2004 Australian Youth Aria
- Winner, 2005 Boroondara Vocal Championship
- Winner, 2005 Geelong Aria
- Runner up, 2005 Herald Sun Aria
- Runner up, 2006 Mietta Song Recital Award
- Winner, Guildhall Prize, 2005 Australian Singing Competition
- Finalist, 2008 and 2009 Kathleen Ferrier Awards
- Finalist, 2008 Richard Tauber Prize
Choral experience
- 1999-2003: Bass 1, Melbourne Chorale Ensemble.
- 1992-1995: Chorister (Soprano 1) and Leader 1994-95, Australian Boys’ Choir.
Other instruments
- 1999-2001: Athalie Haydon, piano teacher.
- 1991-1993: Marguerite Brand, piano teacher (Suzuki method).
- 1993-2001: Highland Bagpipes tuition - including membership 1996-2001 of Hawthorn City Pipe Band.
Languages
- English
- German
- French
Bursaries
Derek Welton gratefully acknowledges the support of the following donors, funds, scholarships and trusts for their invaluable past assistance:
- Australian Music Foundation
- Colin Keer Trust
- Eva Williams Scholarship
- Guildhall School Trust
- The Honourable Society of Knights of the Round Table
- John Lyons’ Charity
- Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarship
- Music Students Hostel Trust
- Sheila White Scholarship
- Sir Robert Askin Operatic Travelling Scholarship
- The Stanley Picker Trust
- Tait Memorial Trust
- Tillett Trust
- Tim Toyne Sewell Bursary
- Wingate Scholarship
- The Worshipful Company of Plaisterers
- The Worshipful Company of Salters