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)