Philip Le Bas
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Active musician / retired Physics teacher |
| Location | Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom |
| Introduction | Short biography: Born in Cambridge, UK, and grew up in Leicester. Studied at Cambridge University, Oxford University, Pontifical Gregorian University (Rome), St Mary's University College (Twickenham). Degrees in Natural Sciences (MA), Nuclear Physics (D Phil), and Theology/Philosophy (STL), and PGCE in Secondary Science Teaching. Instruments: bassoon, flute, piano. Currently principal bassoonist with the Maidstone Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra. Choir director for the Church of Sts Peter and Paul, Seal, near Sevenoaks. After 25 years teaching experience, now retired from the post of Head of Physics at Walthamstow Hall, an independent girls secondary school in Sevenoaks. Married to Rev. Anne Le Bas, who is vicar of Sts Peter and Paul, Seal. |
| Interests | After nearly quarter of a century (it seems a long time, anyway) of teaching Physics mostly (also Electronics for 8 years and Theology for 2-3 years), I now spend most of my time making music, whether performing, conducting, composing or arranging. This has been my passion all my life, but now I have much more time to devote to it! The bassoon has become my main instrument over the years, and I enjoy performing with many orchestras, mostly around the south-east of England. As choir director of my wife's Anglican church I spend quite a lot of time and energy helping to organise, prepare and perform the music in a variety of church services. I was previously (25 years ago) a Catholic priest, and I retain a particular interest in music within a church setting. Morley College, London (where Holst taught!) is currently providing some much-needed feedback and advice on composing. I also love building things, especially designing and constructing electronic circuits. In addition, I enjoy spending time in the garden; my wife is really the gardener - I simply do the odd jobs! |