Person 1 Open DS/UK/23309 Cobb; Philip (c.1988); English trumpeter Cobb Philip c.1988 English trumpeter Male United Kingdom (born)

British Musician; Trumpet White Unknown Phillip Cobb is an English trumpet player. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. Prior to leaving the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Philip was already working with orchestras such as the London Philharmonic, London Chamber and BBC Symphony orchestras however by the time he had completed his Bachelor of Music degree he had already secured his current post in the London Symphony Orchestra. Philip has also played ‘guest principal’ at The Concertgebouw Orchestra. Despite his heavy schedule with the orchestra, Philip continues to maintain his solo career and a continued interest in brass bands and has just released his second solo cd called ‘Songs from the Heart’ accompanied by the International Staff Band’. https://www.b-and-s.com/artist/philip-cobb/ (2021) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHEHarper 12/7/2020 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 32c4ce5c-89fe-4a54-b7a9-6fd923fd260f