Derek Houghton

 

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Derek Houghton

 

Derek Houghton

Musician/Composer

Data Architect

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Derek Houghton

After obtaining a degree in Zoology from Aberdeen University, Derek travelled to both East Africa and India where he studied and learned percussion.

He has composed music for many dance-theatre productions and played percussion for several bands in both live and studio settings.

He co-founded both State Theta (Collaborative Arts Performance Company) with Audicia Morley and Rachaka (Third Stream Contemporary Music Quartet) with Martin Hodgson.

He obtained his Masters degree in Information Technology from Stirling University and subsequently led a development team in the production of the GUDMAP database, a leading research tool in the field of bioinformatics.

Along with partner Audicia Morley he has set up State Theta Galleries, a dedicated centre for movement, health and the arts in East Lothian.

He currently has returned to working freelance as database/web designer and session musician.

Curriculum vitae (Information Technology)