Eric Hayward (bandmaster)

Eric Hayward was Bandmaster of the Chelmsford Salvation Army Band and served for over 27 years. Under his leadership the band visited, among other places, Crystal Palace in 1965, as a solo band, and also the Royal Albert Hall. As of 2006 Eric Hayward is the Chair (General Secretary) of the National College of Music and Arts, London, following a most distinguished career. His enthusiasm for the College (which is now principally an examination board in music, speech and drama) stems from his own days as a student of music, during which he was taught by an outstanding teacher, affiliated to the NCM. As well as being a Fellow of the National College of Music, he is also a Fellow of several other learned societies and institutions, and is highly regarded and respected by those who serve on the Academical Board of the College.

Under Eric Hayward's direction, the National College of Music has maintained its place in the musical arena, and since his appointment the organisation has been professionally run. From the outset of his tenure he has ensured that quality has been controlled appropriately, and it was his initiative to replace all of the old syllabuses and much more. In 1994, he oversaw the official recognition of the College's examinations by the Secretary of State for Education. In recent years he has overseen and encouraged further change, in particular the inception of a Patron of the College, currently the journalist and broadcaster Huw Edwards, and an Advisory Council for the College, consisting of people distinguished in their respective fields who have agreed to advise the NCM.

External links

* [http://www.nat-col-music.org.uk]