As a pianist Philip Seward has performed his compositions as well as other contemporary composers all over the United States and in Europe including stops in Holland, Germany and Poland. As a singer Seward sang the role of Eisenstein in Die Fledermaus for Intimate Opera; John Jasper in The Mystery of Edwin Drood; Lt. Cable in South Pacific; the prince in R & H Cinderella. Other productions featuring Philip Seward – The Beggar’s Opera, A Chorus Of Disapproval, The American Clock, Happy End, and The Phantom of the Opera. Internationally he performed Art Song recitals in Rzeszów and Wroclaw in Poland.
Philip Seward is the recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award that he received during his teaching career at Columbia College Chicago. Aside from his composing, performing and teaching Philip also conducts the choir at Epiphany United Church of Christ, the Edgewater Singers and completed his DMA in Composition with Dr. Stephen Davismoon at the University of Salford in Manchester, England. Mr. Seward’s publisher for his choral music – Porfiri & Horvath.
Philip Seward’s philosophy resonates in his ability to blend classical roots with contemporary nuances, creating a harmonious fusion captivating audiences worldwide.
