Shirlaw, Matthew, 1873-1961
Matthew Shirlaw was the first recipient in Scotland of a degree in music, granted after examination, awarded by any Scottish University.
He was presented with his degree of Mus. Bac. by Professor Niecks, Reid Professor of Music, at the first graduation ceremony to be held in the new McEwan Hall at the University of Edinburgh, on 13th April 1898.
The newly-appointed University organist Mr T.H. Collinson, gave a recital during the hour which preceded the ceremony.
He published 'The Theory of Harmony' in 1900 and went on to assist with teaching in the new Faculty of Music at the University of Edinburgh.
Instrument(s)/responsibility:
organ
Nationality:
British, Scottish
Concerts by Performer
| Title | Date | Venue | Professor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Concert | Wednesday, January 24, 1906 | University Music Class Room | Niecks, Frederick Maternus, 1845-1924 |
| Historical Concert | Wednesday, January 23, 1907 | University Music Class Room | Niecks, Frederick Maternus, 1845-1924 |
| Annual Reid Concert 1907 | Wednesday, February 13, 1907 | University Music Class Room | Niecks, Frederick Maternus, 1845-1924 |
| Annual Reid Concert 1908 | Thursday, February 6, 1908 | University Music Class Room | Niecks, Frederick Maternus, 1845-1924 |
| Historical Concert | Wednesday, November 11, 1908 | University Music Class Room | Niecks, Frederick Maternus, 1845-1924 |
| Historical Concert | Wednesday, March 10, 1909 | University Music Class Room | Niecks, Frederick Maternus, 1845-1924 |
| Annual Reid Concert 1910 | Wednesday, February 23, 1910 | University Music Class Room | Niecks, Frederick Maternus, 1845-1924 |
| Historical Concert | Friday, December 8, 1911 | University Music Class Room | Niecks, Frederick Maternus, 1845-1924 |
| Historical Concert | Wednesday, January 29, 1913 | University Music Class Room | Niecks, Frederick Maternus, 1845-1924 |
| Annual Reid Concert 1914 | Wednesday, February 11, 1914 | University Music Class Room | Niecks, Frederick Maternus, 1845-1924 |
| Annual Reid Concert 1915 | Wednesday, January 20, 1915 | University Music Class Room | Tovey, Sir Donald Francis, 1875-1940 |
| Reid Historical Concert | Friday, February 4, 1916 | University Music Class Room | Tovey, Sir Donald Francis, 1875-1940 |