The Carpathians Big Band is excited to announce Philip Singleton as the band’s new Musical Director.

 

Philip is a sought-after composer, conductor, bandleader and trumpet player, renowned for his dynamic musicianship and leadership across a wide range of

musical styles and ensembles.

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Philip has appeared at many major venues throughout Britain and internationally and has served as Principal Conductor and Musical Director of the Marlborough Concert Orchestra and Wantage Big Band for a number of years. He also appears regularly as a guest conductor with several other high-profile groups.

 

Philip has been featured as a composer, bandleader, and trumpet player at leading festivals, including the London Jazz Festival (where he premiered his acclaimed Non-Blues suite), the International Duke Ellington Conference and the Croydon Jazz and Blues and Swanage Jazz Festivals.

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We are looking forward to continuing to develop the band’s repertoire and are excited to explore new musical directions with Philip.

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The Carpathians Big Band

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With roots dating back to the 1990s, The Carpathians 

is a south Oxfordshire based “cross-over” Big Band, playing a vibrant mixture of Jazz, Blues, Funk and

Contemporary music. Recently described as “Oxfordshire’s best dance band” we enjoy playing corporate functions, weddings and private events.