Phil Houghton

Phil's musical journey began as a chorister at the age of six. He took up the violin and piano, and later the viola. Since completing his studies at Trinity College, London, he has worked as a freelance performer and teacher, working in a wide range of genres and environments. His first conducting lessons were as a teenager, with Robert Mandell. More recently, he took part in a 4 day conducting workshop with Peter Stark. Phil is the conductor of the Bedworth Symphony Orchestra, LSU Classical in Loughborough and the Leicestershire Schools Concert Orchestra, and has worked with The Charnwood Orchestra, Stratford on Avon Symphony Orchestra, and the Leicester University Orchestra. Phil is also a qualified nurse, and spent 10 years working for the NHS as an intensive care nurse and skills facilitator, before returning to music full time. He is married, with 3 children.