Philip Pickett | |
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Born | Philip John Pickett 17 November 1950 |
Education | Marling School, Stroud, Gloucestershire |
Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London |
Occupation(s) | Musician, recorder player |
Known for | Early music ensembles |
Criminal charge(s) | Rape and sexual assault |
Criminal penalty | 11 years in prison[1] |
Criminal status | Released from prison [citation needed] |
Philip Pickett (born 17 November 1950) is an English musician.[1] Pickett was director of early music ensembles including the New London Consort,[2] and taught at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He played recorders, shawms and similar instruments. In February 2015, Pickett received an 11-year prison sentence for the rape and sexual assault of pupils at the school.[1]