David Arch, better known as Dave Arch, is a pianist, conductor, arranger and composer with a prolific career covering albums, films and commercials, television and live performances. Arch is best known for his role as Musical Director and arranger for BBC Television’s BAFTA-winning Strictly Come Dancing. In October 2016 Arch released his debut album consisting of his own compositions and including collaborations with his son, his father and ‘Strictly’ colleague Tommy Blaize. 'Coming Home' was recorded and co-produced by Haydn Bendall at Abbey Road, Air, Rak and Strongroom studios.Arch grew up in Sonning Common, near Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire and attended Chiltern Edge School and King James College, Henley-on-Thames, and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.