Philip Robinson has had a career as a teacher and performer, whose roots go back to Durham Cathedral where he was Head Chorister. Later at the Royal College of Music he studied organ and piano. As an ABRSM examiner he travelled regularly to the Far East. Never far from the role of Musical Director he has led choirs and choral societies, most recently being asked to start the ensemble Melismata, in 2019. He now enjoys teaching piano at home.