Education
Philippe attended McGill University and received his B.M. in Trumpet Performance with High Distinction in 2007. He then attended the California Institute of the Arts for his M.F.A. in Multi-Focus Trumpet Performance in 2009, the Bard College Conservatory for Trumpet Performance in 2013, and the University of Miami for his D.M.A. in Trumpet Performance in 2016.
Additionally, Philippe studied at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music in the trumpet section in 2014, 2017, and 2018. He also studied at the Frost School of Music as a Henry Mancini Institute Fellow from 2013 to 2016 and was a Trumpet Fellow at the Atlantic Music Festival in 2013. He received an Aspen Music Festival Brass Quintet Fellowship and an Orchestral Fellowship in 2006.
Performance and Teaching Experience
Philippe was Artist in Residence at Opera Orchestra, Dartington International Summer School, in collaboration with Sir Peter Maxwell Davies in 2008.
Philippe’s performance accomplishments include Miami City Ballet, Naples Philharmonic, The Florida Orchestra, Boca Raton Symphonia, New Century Players Ensemble, and Fanfares for the Apocalypse by Ken Ueno, among many others.
Philippe recently joined the faculty of Northern Virginia Community College, Loudon Campus, to teach trumpet. He was previously a Teaching Assistant at Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, a Trumpet Teacher at Ransom Everglades School, a Trumpet Teacher at The Miami Conservatory, and a Teaching Artist at Miami Music Project.
At Levine
Philippe joined Levine’s Woodwinds and Brass department in 2018 and currently serves as the school’s chair of brass.
His favorite aspect of being a part of Levine is “a positive atmosphere full of supportive colleagues and great students!”
Teaching Philosophy
A highly adaptive and methodical approach using a growth mindset, resulting in positive results and the joy of progressing through hard work. I use all of my training, both as a pedagogue and experienced performer, to help my students grow and learn, no matter their current ability or age.
More About Philippe
Philippe loves to cook delicious food for friends and loved ones. You might catch him diving into a good book or riding his bike all over the DMV. Learn more about Philippe on his website.