Philip Cobb – The Brass Crest

Music with a Message for Christmas Day

Posted on 6 December 20166 December 2016 by Webmaster

On Christmas Day, the BBC Radio show Sounds of Brass, hosted by Phillip Hunt, will feature “Music with a Message” from the International Staff Band (Bandmaster Dr. Stephen Cobb). The program will include items from the ISB’s latest Christmas recording, Celebrate the Season! and will also feature a personal message for the listeners from the Staff Bandmaster.

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Celebrate the Season

Posted on 9 November 2016 by Webmaster

International Staff Band, conducted by Dr. Stephen Cobb.

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Fantasy

Posted on 12 October 201612 October 2016 by Webmaster

Philip Cobb, principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra, plays a selection of trumpet solos, accompanied by the Central Band of the Royal Air Force. Released at the Championship Section National Brass Band Championships, Royal Albert Hall, 8 October 2016.

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Cobb Featured in Pre-Contest Festival

Posted on 24 November 2014 by Webmaster

On 10 October 2014, the Enfield Citadel Band (Bandmaster Jonathan Corry) presented its 68th annual Pre-Contest Festival. Guest soloist for this year’s concert was Philip Cobb, principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra. The event, which was compèred by Paul Hindmarsh, was also a tribute to retired Bandmaster James Williams MBE, celebrating his 70 years of association with Enfield Citadel Band.

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Heritage Series Volume 6 – Music from the 1980s

Posted on 16 June 20141 July 2014 by Webmaster

The sixth installment in the International Staff Band’s series of Heritage recordings, this two-disc set includes a disc of new recordings and a disc of previous recordings, focusing on Salvation Army band music of the 1980s.

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Generations

Posted on 12 June 201416 June 2014 by Webmaster

This recording features solos performed by six members of the Cobb family – Roland, John, Stephen, Roger, Matthew and Philip.

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Cobb and King’s Singers Featured in Sage Event

Posted on 3 April 2014 by Webmaster

After many months of prayer, planning and preparations, “The Sage Event”, hosted by Sunderland Millfield Corps at Sage Gateshead, on 22 March 2014, was a great success. Special guests were the King’s Singers and Philip Cobb, principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra.

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A Life Worth Living, Volume 2

Posted on 11 March 2014 by Webmaster

A recording by the Hendon Band of the Salvation Army, conducted by Dr. Stephen Cobb.

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Birmingham Citadel Band Celebrates 120

Posted on 6 October 2013 by Webmaster

The Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Gavin Lamplough) celebrated its 120th anniversary on 21 September 2013 with a concert featuring trumpet virtuoso Philip Cobb.

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New York Staff Band 125th Anniversary Festival

Posted on 25 March 201224 August 2013 by Webmaster

Thursday, 22 March 2012 was a sunny, warm day in New York City. As the beautiful day turned into a pleasant evening, a large crowd gathered outside world-renowned Carnegie Hall in eager anticipation of the 125th Anniversary Festival of the New York Staff Band (Bandmaster Ronald Waiksnoris).