From 1982 to 1993 Philip was a Lay Clerk in Salisbury Cathedral Choir and from 1989 was Director of Music of Chafyn Grove Preparatory School until he was chosen to join The King's Singers in 1993, replacing founder-member Simon Carrington.
From 1982 to 1993 Philip was a Lay Clerk in Salisbury Cathedral Choir under Richard Seal and from 1989 was Director of Music of Chafyn Grove Preparatory School. In June 1993 he successfully auditioned for The King's Singers, replacing founder-member Simon Carrington.