Our Musical Journey Together

Phillip is the founder and principal of Phillip Sangwine Music.

Having studied with the RSCM and Bangor University he gained his MA in Music in 2013. He also has a teaching diploma from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from St John’s College, York. Having worked in the state sector in Schools, Phillip passed his induction period and gained QTS status. Phillip is also a member of Incorporated Society of Musicians.

Away from teaching Phillip has also been a church musician for thirty years with many years leading church choirs. He is currently acting Director of Music at  St Mary’s Priory Church at Old Malton and Organist at St Stephen's Parish Church in Acomb.

Phillip teaches; Piano, Organ, Theory, Sight singing.

Renate is a teacher at Phillip Sangwine Music, having joined in 2020.

Having studied Dance at the University of Surrey, she also studied singing and piano privately whilst doing her degree and gained Licentiate in singing and Associate in piano performance from the London College of Music. Renate also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from St John’s College, York before working in Private Schools in High Wycombe and Oxshott. Renate is also a member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians.

Away from teaching Renate has also been a church musician for many years with several years leading church choirs.

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Renate teaches; Piano, Singing (classical and musical theatre).