SC Arts Commision Grants Awards

Phillip Bush

A pianist, chamber musician and advocate for contemporary music, Phillip Bush has had an active and unconventional career that has taken him to many parts of the globe. A resident of Columbia, Bush has appeared as a recitalist throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. He has appeared as a soloist with orchestras such as the London Sinfonietta, Osaka Century Orchestra and Cincinnati Symphony. From performing in music festivals to directing them, Bush has continuously worked to make chamber and contemporary music available to all. He has received recording grants from the Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust and Aaron Copland Fund and a solo recitalist grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. In addition to performing, Bush continues to conduct master classes, sharing his insights with young musicians in venues throughout the nation.