Arthur Francis Smith (1849 – 1914)[1] was a British organist and composer, and founder of the Derby School of Music.
Smith was a pupil of Edward Chadfield, and graduated BMus (1883) at Queens' College, Cambridge.
Smith was a founder of the Derby School of Music (1885), and Head Teacher from 1885–1912.
He wrote a series of technical work books published by Weekes & Co. in 1896.
[3] Smith composed the setting of Psalm 103 'Praise The Lord' for voices and orchestra, and much church music including Te Deum in G (1894).