Musequality was set up by David Juritz, leader of the London Mozart Players who was also lead violinist on the soundtrack of the film The Last King of Scotland. With a successful career, and internationally acclaimed, he had an “I must do something more” mid life crisis moment as he approached his 50th birthday. He decided to fulfil his ambition to busk round the world … for charity.

Searching for charities to support, he felt very strongly that none was quite right. As he wanted specifically to help teachers set up music projects for the poorest children in the developing world, he decided to form a new charity. Musequality was formed in May 2007, a few weeks before he set off on his Round the World and Bach busking tour. It is run by its trustees.

Trustees

Our trustees are listed below; their biographies are in the section on trustees.

Sir Humphrey Maud KCMG FRCM Chairman
Former ambassador

Jeremy Bradshaw Secretary
Compliance director for BP

David Juritz Founder
Professional violinist

Rowan Freeland
Partner with Simmons & Simmons, international law firm

Annabelle Simmons
Civil servant

Joanna Biddolph
Freelance PR consultant

For full details go to the Trustees page.

Project teams

Musequality projects would not exist without the enthusiasm and commitment of the people who run them. Huge thanks are due to Simon Yiga, project director at the Tender Talents Magnet School in Kampala, Uganda; Nimrod Moloto at the Melodi Music project in Soweto, South Africa; Leanne Dolman at the Hout Bay Music Project in Cape Town, South Africa; and Christopher Kowlezyk at M-Lisada Brass Band in Kampala, Uganda.

Patrons

We are so new that we have not yet sought support from patrons. We are now starting to do so and will put details on this website and in our newsletter.

Staff and administration

We currently have no paid staff. Our work is carried out by our trustees who are not paid. We occasionally pay for skills and expertise (such as technical support) when needed.

The trustees are grateful to David’s wife, Jane Davies, whose support (all unpaid) has been immense. We have benefited hugely from her professional skills, particularly as a graphic and website designer.