One of the present-day Scottish composers who has a keen interest in the folk tunes of his native country—many of them tunes which would be rapidly disappearing from mankind's knowledge were it not for such enthusiasts—David Stephen is by no means unknown to listeners as a composer. Orchestral and chamber music, as well as songs, of his have several times been broadcast. and he is known as the scholarly editor of one of the best editions of Scottish songs in existence. All his work has been done in Scotland; he has held a number of posts as organist, choral conductor, and teacher, and for many years was much in request for Organ recitals. In 1905 he became Director of the Music of the Carnegie Trust.