Philip Cobb
Philip Cobb was delighted to accept the Principal Trumpet position with the London Symphony Orchestra in July 2009 whilst still only 21 years of age. Philip is a fourth generation Salvationist and comes from a family that is intrinsically linked with Salvation Army music making at its highest level. From a young age, Philip regularly featured as a cornet soloist, appearing alongside his brother Matthew and father Stephen, accompanied by his mother Elaine. In more recent years he has appeared as a soloist in his own right, featured as a solo performer in London's Royal Albert Hall, as well as at the International Trumpet Guild conference in Boston, USA.
Philip is a former student at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, having studied with Principal Trumpet of the London Philharmonic Orchestra; Paul Beniston and also with renowned trumpet soloist Alison Balsom.
In 2006 Philip competed in the prestigious Maurice André International Trumpet Competition. With former prizewinners going on to achieve international acclaim as both soloists and orchestral performers, Philip was awarded one of the major prizes in the competition as the Most Promising Performer. He was also awarded the 'Candide Award' at the London Symphony Orchestra's Brass Academy in 2008.
In 2007 Philip released his debut solo CD; 'Life Abundant' with the Cory Band and Organist Ben Horden. His second solo CD, ‘Songs from the Heart’ with the International Staff Band, was released in 2012. In October 2016 he released his latest album, ‘Fantasy’ with the Central Band of the RAF.
Philip is also actively involved with Superbrass, Eminence Brass and Barbican Brass ensembles. One of his other passions is film music and he enjoys the opportunity of pursuing this area of music-making with the LSO and also as a freelance trumpet player. Recent soundtracks on which Philip can be heard include: ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Twilight’, ‘New Moon’, ‘The Pirates’, ‘Shrek’, ‘A better life’, ‘Rise of the Guardians’ and ‘Monuments Men’. He was also featured in the recent opening and closing ceremonies of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Philip Cobb is a B&S Artist and plays on the recently developed B&S 3137PCL Challenger II Philip Cobb Signature Model.
Philip is a former student at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, having studied with Principal Trumpet of the London Philharmonic Orchestra; Paul Beniston and also with renowned trumpet soloist Alison Balsom.
In 2006 Philip competed in the prestigious Maurice André International Trumpet Competition. With former prizewinners going on to achieve international acclaim as both soloists and orchestral performers, Philip was awarded one of the major prizes in the competition as the Most Promising Performer. He was also awarded the 'Candide Award' at the London Symphony Orchestra's Brass Academy in 2008.
In 2007 Philip released his debut solo CD; 'Life Abundant' with the Cory Band and Organist Ben Horden. His second solo CD, ‘Songs from the Heart’ with the International Staff Band, was released in 2012. In October 2016 he released his latest album, ‘Fantasy’ with the Central Band of the RAF.
Philip is also actively involved with Superbrass, Eminence Brass and Barbican Brass ensembles. One of his other passions is film music and he enjoys the opportunity of pursuing this area of music-making with the LSO and also as a freelance trumpet player. Recent soundtracks on which Philip can be heard include: ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Twilight’, ‘New Moon’, ‘The Pirates’, ‘Shrek’, ‘A better life’, ‘Rise of the Guardians’ and ‘Monuments Men’. He was also featured in the recent opening and closing ceremonies of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Philip Cobb is a B&S Artist and plays on the recently developed B&S 3137PCL Challenger II Philip Cobb Signature Model.
