Philip H Moore (1916 - 2005) was born in Stockport, England. He graduated from University with a degree in Chemical Engineering and spent his adult life building a very successful business in Durban. He was both an artist and a music lover. His taste in music was wide and varied but his main musical interest was in the Classics. He was a philanthropist and donated considerable funds to many worthy causes. This competition is in his memory and is funded by those for whom he loved and cared about.

Jeppe high School for Girls is a well-established school that offers quality education. Furthermore, the school is well known for its musical tradition which has been a feature of the school for many years. When the trustees of the Philip H Moore Music Competition approached the school to host this event, we felt we were uniquely positioned to do so. The old world surroundings, coupled with the school's tradition, promise to make the Philip H Moore Music Competition one of the highlights on our music calendar.

Philip H Moore (1916 - 2005)