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I am Philip South, a versatile percussionist with over three decades of performance experience across orchestras, film scores, contemporary ensembles, and live theatre. Based in Warsaw, I collaborate with Polish and international artists on stage and in the studio, and I share my knowledge as a lecturer at conservatories. My work spans orchestral percussion, film scoring, and improvisational ensembles, including founding Doors Not Shut. I am known for reliability, precise timing, and creative collaboration in high-pressure environments, from TV events to concert halls. I thrive on cross-cultural projects and enjoy mentoring the next generation of musicians.…I am Philip South, a versatile percussionist with over three decades of performance experience across orchestras, film scores, contemporary ensembles, and live theatre. Based in Warsaw, I collaborate with Polish and international artists on stage and in the studio, and I share my knowledge as a lecturer at conservatories. My work spans orchestral percussion, film scoring, and improvisational ensembles, including founding Doors Not Shut. I am known for reliability, precise timing, and creative collaboration in high-pressure environments, from TV events to concert halls. I thrive on cross-cultural projects and enjoy mentoring the next generation of musicians.

Philip South

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I am Philip South, a versatile percussionist with over three decades of performance experience across orchestras, film scores, contemporary ensembles, and live theatre. Based in Warsaw, I collaborate with Polish and international artists on stage and in the studio, and I share my knowledge as a lecturer at conservatories. My work spans orchestral percussion, film scoring, and improvisational ensembles, including founding Doors Not Shut. I am known for reliability, precise timing, and creative collaboration in high-pressure environments, from TV events to concert halls. I thrive on cross-cultural projects and enjoy mentoring the next generation of musicians.…I am Philip South, a versatile percussionist with over three decades of performance experience across orchestras, film scores, contemporary ensembles, and live theatre. Based in Warsaw, I collaborate with Polish and international artists on stage and in the studio, and I share my knowledge as a lecturer at conservatories. My work spans orchestral percussion, film scoring, and improvisational ensembles, including founding Doors Not Shut. I am known for reliability, precise timing, and creative collaboration in high-pressure environments, from TV events to concert halls. I thrive on cross-cultural projects and enjoy mentoring the next generation of musicians.

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I am Philip South, a versatile percussionist with over three decades of performance experience across orchestras, film scores, contemporary ensembles, and live theatre. Based in Warsaw, I collaborate with Polish and international artists on stage and in the studio, and I share my knowledge as a lecturer at conservatories. My work spans orchestral percussion, film scoring, and improvisational ensembles, including founding Doors Not Shut.

I am known for reliability, precise timing, and creative collaboration in high-pressure environments, from TV events to concert halls. I thrive on cross-cultural projects and enjoy mentoring the next generation of musicians.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Polish

Beginner

Work Experience

Casual Percussionist at Sydney Symphony Orchestra

June 1, 1988 - May 1, 2024

Musician hired to work in the percussion section of the orchestra

Casual Lecturer at Sydney Conservatorium of Music

February 1, 1990 - December 1, 2008

Percussion teacher for the attached high school; conducted masterclasses on Latin Percussion, 20th-century Modern Percussion techniques, and improvisation

Percussion Lecturer at Newcastle Conservatorium of Music

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017

Taught one-on-one classes in Percussion and Drum Kit for Bachelor of Music students

Percussionist at Stokłosa Collective Orchestra

August 1, 2022 - Present

Perkusista in a hand-picked group of musicians; performs at major television events and for Polish artists

Casual Percussionist at Sinfonia Varsovia

August 1, 2014 - Present

Musician hired to work in the percussion section of the orchestra

Casual Percussionist at Warsaw Opera Orchestra

September 1, 2015 - Present

Musician hired to work in the percussion section of the orchestra