Philip Dewhurst - BA Hons. PGCE
Philip Dewhurst was born and educated in Bolton, Lancashire. He read music at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne under Professor Denis Matthews where he specialised in performance on the oboe. After finishing his degree, he completed a Post Graduate Certificate of Education and went into teaching.
Philip gives occasional recitals and enjoys orchestral and chamber music playing on a freelance basis when his teaching commitments permit. Philip also has a passion for choral music and has conducted and directed choirs & choral societies throughout his career.
As well as adjudicating at music festivals around the country, Philip is an examiner for Trinity Guildhall and an experienced GCSE and A level moderator. At present he is Director of Music at Cheadle Hulme School, Cheshire.