University Centre Colchester (UCC)

Staff Profile

Name: Phil Toms Job title/role: Head of Schools: Digital Media, Music & Performing Arts

Subjects taught/administrative Phil has administrative and artistic responsibility for the School, responsibilities: its programmes and activities. A versatile musician and dedicated educator, Phil contributes to a range of academic programmes, live performances and student auditions. Qualifications and Membership of BA (Hons) Music, University Centre Colchester Professional bodies: MSc Music Technology, University of York

He is an Associate of the London College of Music (ALCM) and has qualified teacher status (QTS).

Phil has received numerous awards for his commitment to music making, and to championing the Arts throughout Essex.

Experience in Education: After completing his studies, Phil, started a freelance career in instrumental and classroom music teaching. Following three years travelling between prep schools, secondary schools and Colchester Royal Grammar School teaching double bass, piano and music technology, Phil took up a teaching post at Shenfield High School, quickly becoming Head of Music and later Assistant Head of Expressive Arts. In 2006, Phil joined the School of Music at Colchester Institute teaching a variety of degree modules in Music Education and diploma classes from musicianship to music business. Following the formation of University Centre Colchester (UCC), Phil was appointed to his current post.

Biography and personal interests: Phil has an eclectic musical background from classical music & jazz to prog-folk. He is also a busy composer and arranger, working with singers from Judy Dyble (Fairport Convention) to Jon Anderson (Yes), arranging strings for album tracks. Phil is an acknowledged authority on the works of Mike Oldfield and in 2018 took Tubular Bells Live on a UK tour.

Phil is also the film critic for BBC Essex, appearing on radio on a weekly basis. Professional practice / research His expertise as a composer, educator, arranger and performer interests: can be seen in the following three sample projects:

Island: Schools Oratorio Phil worked with English Teaching specialist Jeremy Harmer to compose “Island”, a 45-minute modern oratorio for primary school children, with full orchestra, adult choirs and a narrator. It deals with war, reconciliation, and eco-sustainability and demonstrates how many different topics can be taught through music. Its premiere performance was in March 2014 at Ely Cathedral and a follow up performance was in June 2018 at Chelmsford Cathedral. www.myislandhome.co.uk

Tubular Bells Live (UK Tour) To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Mike Oldfield’s legendary album that launched Virgin Records, Phil's 13-piece band and crew are on a UK tour in 2018. Inspired as a youngster by Mike's multi-instrumental musicianship and technical wizardry, Phil has spent two years transcribing exact notation from the seminal 1973 album, individual multitracks and deluxe edition surround mixes with over an hour of Mike Oldfield’s other music notated. With the participation of Richard Branson, recorded producer Tom Newman, guitarist Jay Stapley, bassist Phil Spalding and Roger Eno, Phil organised two internationally sold out concerts at Colchester Institute in 2015 and a fundraising concert at the Mercury Theatre (raising £8500 for their charity). Phil's Tubular Band is the only UK ensemble performing Mike Oldfield's music in its authentic original style and features seven members of the UCC staff and UCC Music graduates. www.tubularbellslive.com

Phil Toms’ music blog on Perfect Pitch: http://www.philtomsmusic.com/?p=1415

Link to personal (professional) website: More information about Phil’s output can be found on the following websites:

www.philtomsmusic.com www.myislandhome.co.uk www.tubularbellslive.com https://www.facebook.com/tubularbellslive

Publications/consultancy/knowledge Radio Broadcasts transfer: BBC Essex (2015-2018) Weekly film critic Bloom, B. (2015) The BB Podcast Ep 17 “Tubular Sell” University of Essex Red Radio (2011-2014) Epic Lunchtime

Citations Dyble, J. and Thompson, D. (2016) “An Accidental Musician” BBC (2015) “Sharing the Song” Doctor Who Magazine

Album/EP releases (String Arrangements/Double Bass) ALightLeftOn (2018) Exit Through the Funfair (TOTO B-Side Project Remix) ALightLeftOn (2014) Burning the Candle at Both Ends (EP) ALightLeftOn (2014) Bayonet ALightLeftOn (2013) Exit Through the Funfair Appleyard, P. (2015) Ghosts (EP) Appleyard, P. (2014) No Looking Back Beck, J. (2013) El Becko – Jeff Beck Salute (“Scatterbrain”) Benefiel, M. (2004) Evening Rise Bingham, S. (2014) The Persistence of Vision Bingham, S. (2013) Third Bingham, S. (2008) Ascension Bingham, S. (2006) Duplicity Bingham, S. and Harmer, J. (2010) Touchable Dreams Brentwood Borough Council (2005) Wake Up to the Dangers of Drink, Drugs & Driving CDRom soundtrack Curator, The (2018) Where the Stars Will Give Way to the Morning Curator, The (2013) Inside the Whale (and Other Stories) Dyble, J. (2018) Untitled forthcoming album Dyble, J. (2017) Songs in Waiting EP Dyble, J. (2017) Anthology Part. 1 Dyble, J. (2017) Gathering the Threads – 50 Years of Stuff Dyble, J. (2014) Live at WMJazz Dyble, J. (2013) Flow and Change Essex County Council (2006) Learning to Drive CDRom soundtrack Harmer, J. (2017) And Then We Will Sing Harmer, J. (2015) More Than Ever Harmer, J. (2014) Touchable Dreams Harmer, J. (2013) Other Loves Mortimer, S.J. (2013) Sweet Love (EP) Witham Operatic Society (2017) A Century of Song (DVD Interview)

YouTube collaborations (compositions / arrangements) Ampleford, S. (2016) The Exorcist (Tubular Bells Cover) Ampleford, S. (2010-2018) Doctor Puppet animated series Bingham, S. (2018) Blade Runner Bingham, S. (2017) The Middle of the World from Moonlight by Nicholas Britell Bingham, S. (2016) Nine People Playing One Violin Bingham, S. (2016) On the Nature of Daylight by Max Richter (216,876+ views) Bingham, S. (2015) Take On Me Bingham, S. (2015) X-Men First Class Bingham, S. (2014) Violin Palindrome – Da Vinci’s Demons cover Bingham, S. (2014) Live-looped Norwegian folk tune Bingham, S. (2014) Wheelbarrow Walk by Michael Nyman Bingham, S. (2014) Fish Beach by Michael Nyman Bingham, S. (2014) Touch by Shift K3Y Bingham, S. (2014) Tubular Bells for One Bingham, S. (2013) Doctor Who: 50th Anniversary Tribute Bingham, S. (2013) Timelapse by Michael Nyman Bingham, S. (2013) Daft Punk: Get Lucky on Violins Bingham, S. (2013) Tetrissimo Bingham, S. (2011) Folketone fra Sunnmore Bingham, S. and Brannick, C. (2013) Vibes and Violins Bingham, S. and Brannick, C. (2013) Smooth Criminal Bingham, S. and Bryanton, T. (2013) asdfmove6 Remix Bingham, S. and Bryanton, T. (2013) asdfmovie6: the violin mix Foursight (2014) Reflections Harmer, J. (2017) O My Love Harmer, J. (2016) We Will Rise Again Harmer, J. (2015) The Carol of Seasons Morris, J. (2013-14) Song of the Golden Hare

Instrumental Compositions and Arrangements Toms, P. (2018) "Blade Runner" string arrangement (YouTube collaboration) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2018) “The Great War Centenary” with Peter Lovell for Dance Network Association and Essex Music Services Toms, P. (2018) “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe / Prince Caspian” Orchestration for Essex Music Services at the Mercury Theatre Toms, P. (2017) “Bard to Bollywood” with Peter Lovell for Dance Network Association and Essex Music Services Toms, P. (2017) "Burning Tyres" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2017) "Christmas Countdown" for BBC Essex Toms, P. (2017) "Don't Blame Me" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2017) “Fantasia on Essex Pop Songs” composition for Essex Music Services Toms, P. (2017) "Graduation Fanfare 2017" Toms, P. (2017) "Heart of Stone" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2017) "Miniatures on the Golden Ratio" for Violin and Piano Toms, P. (2017) "Need to Believe Now" string arrangement for Anna Pancaldi Toms, P. (2017) "Neverwhere" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2017) "O My Love" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2017) "Pip's Waltz" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2017) "Runaway Now" string arrangement for Anna Pancaldi Toms, P. (2017) "Signal to Noise" by Peter Gabriel Toms, P. (2017) "Stay Right Here" string arrangement for Anna Pancaldi Toms, P. (2017) "The Dove" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2017) "The Middle of the World from Moonlight" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2017) "Vultures" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2017) "We Will Rise Again" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2017) "When We Sing Together" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2016) “Bard to Bollywood” with Peter Lovell, composition for Dance Network Association and Essex Music Services Toms, P. (2016) "Barefoot Through the Desert (Live)" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2016) "Broken Day" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2016, rev. 2018) "Burning Tyres (Live)" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2016) "Cameron's Lament" Toms, P. (2016) "Chloe (Live)" string arrangement for Alistair Murphy Toms, P. (2016) "Come On Love" string arrangement for Anna Pancaldi Toms, P. (2016) "Crowbaby (Live)" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2016) "Don't Blame Me (Live)" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2016) "Driftaway (Live)" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2016) "Earth is Sleeping" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2016) "Featherdancing (Live)" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2016) "Fire of Time" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2016) "Found a Rainbow" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2016) "Graduation Fanfare 2016" Toms, P. (2016) "I Talk to the Wind (Live)" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2016, rev. 2017) "Lullaby" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2016) "Nine People Playing One Violin" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2016) "No More Make Believe" string arrangement for Anna Pancaldi Toms, P. (2016) "Northern Sky (Live)" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2016) "On the Nature of Daylight" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2016) "Pip's Waltz (Live)" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2016) "Promise We'll Never Grow Old" string arrangement for Anna Pancaldi Toms, P. (2016) "Promises" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2016) "See What Your Words (Live)" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2016) "Silence (Live)" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2016) "Stars (Live)" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2016) "Tanguera" by Mariano Mores Toms, P. (2016) "The Dove (Live)" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2016) "The Fair Maid of Astolat (Live)" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2016) "The Sisterhood of Ruralists (Live)" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2016) "The Winter Sun (Live)" string arrangement for Alistair Murphy Toms, P. (2016) "Tintern Abbey (Live)" string arrangement for Alistair Murphy Toms, P. (2016) "University Centre Colchester Marketing Ident" Toms, P. (2016) "We Will Rise Again (Live)" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2016) "Wintersong (Live)" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2015) "Cambridge TV" Theme Music Arrangements Toms, P. (2015) “Christmas Revival” Vocal Arrangements Toms, P. (2015) "See What Your Words" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2015) "Sketch for Strings" Toms, P. (2015) "Take on Me" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2015) "The Carol of the Seasons" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2015) "X-Men First Class" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2014) "Bayonet" string arrangement for David Brown Toms, P. (2014-16) “Episodes for String Quintet” Toms, P. (2014) "Fish Beach" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2014) "Folketone Fra Sunnmore" Live looped string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2014) "Ghosts" string arrangement for Peter Appleyard Toms, P. (2014) "Graduation Fanfare 2014" Toms, P. (2014) “Reflections” for FourSight Toms, P. (2014) "The Random and the Reason (Live)" string arrangement for Alistair Murphy Toms, P. (2014) "The Tallest Tree (Live)" string arrangement for Alistair Murphy Toms, P. (2014) "Touch" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2014) "Tubular Bells for One" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2014) "Violin Palindrome - Da Vinci's Demons" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2014) "Wheelbarrow Walk" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2013) "Across the World" string/wind arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2013) "All Along the Watchtower" by Bear McCreary Toms, P. (2013) "asdfmovie6" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham and Todd Bryanton Toms, P. (2013) "asdfmovie6: the violin mix" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham and Todd Bryanton Toms, P. (2013) "Collide" string arrangement for S.J. Mortimer Toms, P. (2013) "Daft Punk: Get Lucky on Violins" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2013) "Dancing at Whitsun" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2013) "Dominant Quality" Toms, P. (2013) "Doctor Who: 50th Anniversary Tribute" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2013) “ELTons Award Music” (English Language Teaching awards for the British Council Toms, P. (2013) "Exit Through the Funfair" string arrangement for David Brown Toms, P. (2013) “Heaven’s Gate” Toms, P. (2013) "I Talk to the Wind" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2013) "Licence to Thrill" Toms, P. (2013) "Longleat Halloween Sound Effects" Toms, P. (2013) "Smooth Criminal" arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham and Chris Brannick Toms, P. (2013-14) "Song of the Golden Hare" for Jackie Morris Toms, P. (2013) "Sweet Love" string arrangement for S.J. Mortimer Toms, P. (2013) "Tetrissimo" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2013) “The Great War” commissioned by the British Council for the centenary of WWI Toms, P. (2013) "Timelapse" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2013) "Vibes and Violins" (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham and Chris Brannick Toms, P. (2012) "And the Winner Is" Toms, P. (2012) "Beautiful Child" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2012) "Blue Neon" Toms, P. (2012) "Chico's Song" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2012) "Country Bash" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2012) "Drift Away" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2012) "Duerme" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2012) "El Angelito" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2012) "Featherdancing" string/wind arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2012) "Fire of Time" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2012) "First One Home" string arrangement for Alistair Murphy Toms, P. (2012) "Follow" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2012) "Freya's Song" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2012) "Graduation Fanfare 2012" Toms, P. (2012) “Happy Birthday Lord Bath” Toms, P. (2012 rev. 2015) "Harpsong (Live)" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2012) "Jenny May" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2012) "Longleat Alice in Wonderland " Toms, P. (2012) "Northern Sky" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2012) "Silence" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2012) "Song of the Surf" string/wind arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2012) "Tequila Sunset" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2012) "The Fair Maid of Astolat" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2012) "The Last Thing on My Mind" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2012) "The Sisterhood of Ruralists" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2012) "The Tryst" string arrangement for Steve Bingham and Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2012) "Train from Paris" wind arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2012) "Walk Down by the River" string arrangement for Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2012) "Wintersong" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2011) "Courtiers" string arrangement for Alistair Murphy Toms, P. (2011) "Folketone fra Sunnmore" string arrangement (YouTube collab) for Steve Bingham Toms, P. (2011) "I'll See You in Heaven" string arrangement for Alistair Murphy Toms, P. (2011) "Inside the Whale" string arrangement for Alistair Murphy Toms, P. (2011) "Music" by John Miles for the English Pops Orchestra Toms, P. (2011) "On the Right Track" Toms, P. (2011) "Snakes and Ladders" string arrangement for Alistair Murphy Toms, P. (2011) "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis and the News for the English Pops Orchestra Toms, P. (2011) "Titanic - A Centenary" Toms, P. (2011) "Warmth of my Pillow" string arrangement for Alistair Murphy Toms, P. (2010) "Colchester Institute Marketing Ident" Toms, P. (2010) “Episodes for String Quartet” & Ballet score, composed and performed by the Bingham Quartet and choreographed by Godiva Apedo Toms, P. (2010) "MacArthur Park" by Jimmy Webb for the English Pops Orchestra Toms, P. (2010) "Mr Blue Sky" by ELO Toms, P. (2010) "Stomp" by The Brothers Johnson for the English Pops Orchestra Toms, P. (2010 rev. 2012) "Take Me Dancing" string arrangement for Judy Dyble Toms, P. (2010) "Take On Me" by a-ha for the English Pops Orchestra Toms, P. (2010) "The Look of Love" by ABC Toms, P. (2010) "The Wombling Song" by Mike Batt for the English Pops Orchestra Toms, P. (2010) "Tom and Jerry - That's My Mommy" Toms, P. (2009, rev. 2017) "Suite for Wind Quartet" Toms, P. (2009) "Ursa Major - Homage to Bear McCreary" Toms, P (2007) "Musical Theatre Medley" Toms, P. (2006) "Learning to Drive" soundtrack for Essex Country Council Toms, P. (2005) "Concerto for Flute and Violin" Toms, P. (2005-2017) "Folketone fra Sunnmore" (after Trad.) Toms, P. (2005) "The Shenfield Express" Toms, P. (2005) "Wake Up to the Dangers of Drink, Drugs & Driving" soundtrack for Brentwood Borough Council Road Safety Toms, P. (2005) “Violin Stories” Orchestration for Jon Anderson (Yes) with Steve Bingham

Choral Works and Arrangements Toms, P. (2018) “The Five Acts of Harry Patch" (Sir Andrew Motion) SATB Toms, P. (2017) "Bach Chaconne" after Thoene SATB Toms, P. (2015) “Island” Schools' Oratorio and Overture for Ely Sinfonia with Jeremy Harmer Toms, P. (2014) "The Fab Four Part 1" SATB with flute Toms, P. (2013) "One from the Top" SATB with flute Toms, P. (2013) "Hooked on G&S Part 1" SATB Toms, P. (2013) "Hooked on G&S Part 2" SATB Toms, P. (2013) "Hooked on G&S Part 3" SATB Toms, P. (2013) "The Fab Four Part 2" SATB Toms, P. (2013) "Mr Blue Sky" SATB Toms, P. (2014) "Miss Saigon Medley" SATB Toms, P. (2014) "Joyce the Librarian" SATB Toms, P. (2014) "Big Finish" SATB Toms, P. (2014) "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park" SATB Toms, P. (2014) "A Word on my Ear" SATB Toms, P. (2014) "Rounds and Catches" SATB Toms, P. (2014) "Into the Woods Medley" SATB with flute Toms, P. (2014) "Over the Rainbow" SATB Toms, P. (2015) "I Talk to the Wind" SATB Toms, P. (2015) "O Holy Night" SATB Toms, P. (2012-14) "Folketone fra Sunnmore" SATB Toms, P. (2012) "The Tryst" SATB Toms, P. (2010) “Footprints in the Snow” (Roger McGough) SSAATTBB for Voces8

Transcriptions (selection) Brown, D. (2015) "The David Brown Songbook" Electric Light Orchestra (2016) Assorted Piano Parts Elliott, V. (2013) "Ivor the Engine" soundtrack Oldfield, M. (2017) "Punkadiddle" Oldfield, M. (2017) "Return to Ommadawn (Excerpts)" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Blue Peter" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Early Stages" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Five Miles Out" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Guilty" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Hergest Ridge (Excerpts)" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Incantations (Excerpts)" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Man in the Rain" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Man on the Rocks" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Moonlight Shadow" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Moonshine" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Moonshine Hoedown" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Muse" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Ommadawn (Excerpts)" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Portsmouth" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Sentinel" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Song of the Boatmen" Oldfield, M. (2015) "The Songs of Distant Earth (Excerpts)" Oldfield, M. (2015) "To France" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Top of the Morning" Oldfield, M. (2015) "Weightless" Oldfield, M. (2013-2015) "Tubular Bells Part I & Part II" Silvestri, A. (2013-2018) "Back to the Future" soundtrack Trader Horne (2015) "Morning Way" complete recordings (1970) White, B. (2015) "The Beth White and the Colourtones Songbook"

Notable live performances (selection) Bingham, S. (2015) Lines and Loops Tour Bingham, S. (2013) Nyman Film Music Suite (Ad Hoc Sinfonia) Bingham, S. and Harmer, J. (2012) Bent and Broken Tour Bingham, S. and Harmer, J. (2009) Touchable Dreams Tour Clarke, L. (2011) Hooked on Classics 30th Anniversary Concert at Bournemouth International Centre Curator, The (2016) Cambridge TV Broadcast Dyble, J. (2017) Cropredy Festival Dyble, J. (2017) WM Jazz club (O2) Dyble, J. (2016) Cambridge TV Broadcast Dyble, J. (2016) Green Man Festival Dyble, J. (2016) EppyFest5 Dyble, J. (2015) Bush Hall, London Dyble, J. (2015) The Convent, Stroud Harmer, J. (2016-18) The Ad Hoc String Sextet Tour Harmer, J. (2016) Cambridge TV Broadcast Toms, P. (2018) Tubular Bells Live – UK Tour Toms, P. (2015) Tubular Bells Live – Colchester Institute featuring Tom Newman, Roger Eno and Richard Branson

Current projects: www.tubularbellslive.com www.facebook.com/tubularbellslive Instagram: Tubular Bells Live