![]() ![]() The following year he was awarded the Candide Award at the London Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Academy also played with the European Youth Orchestra as principal trumpet. While studying, Philip played in The Salvation Army’s International Staff Band and also released his debut solo CD, ‘Life Abundant’, in 2007, accompanied by the Cory Band and organist Ben Horden. In 2006 he took part in the prestigious Maurice André International Trumpet Competition and was awarded one of the major prizes in the competition as the Most Promising Performer. As a student at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, Philip studied with Paul Beniston (Principal Trumpet of the London Philharmonic Orchestra) and world-renowned trumpet soloist Alison Balsom. ![]() In 2000 he gained a place in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, where he became principal cornet on a number of courses and won the prestigious Harry Mortimer award on four occasions. However, in the ensuing years he found himself making more regular appearances as a soloist in his own right. From a young age, Philip regularly featured as a cornet soloist, appearing alongside his brother Matthew and father Stephen, accompanied by his mother Elaine. ![]() Philip is a fourth generation Salvationist and comes from a family that is intrinsically linked with Salvation Army music making at its highest level. ![]()
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