Philippe Schartz

Born in Luxembourg, Philippe's enjoyment for the trumpet began when he listened to his father play in the village wind band. This passion grew through the careful handful hands of his teachers including the great player Dino Tomba who became a great friend and mentor. His studies were continued first at the Royal College of Music in London with David Mason, and afterwards was invited to join the "Special Student" programme at the Eastman School in Rochester, New York. During his student years he won many prizes and awards which were a testament to the player that he would become.