

Phillip M.


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About Phillip M.
Hello! My name is Phillip M. and I have been playing the Horn for 17 years now. I started back in elementary school and haven't looked back since. After high school, I went to Central Michigan University where I earned my Bachelor of Music in Horn Performance while studying under Dr. Bruce Bonnell. While I was at CMU, I performed with the Symphony Band, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Marching Band, Horn Choir, and a Horn Quartet. I then went to Western Illinois University where I studied under Dr. Randall Faust and earned my Masters in Horn Performance. While at WIU I performed with the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Brass Ensemble, and Horn Ensemble. I also played with several local organizations while at WIU including the Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Monmouth Civic Orchestra, Quincy Community Theatre, and the Knox-Galesburg Symphony. I also have solo experience and have put on a junior recital, senior recital, two graduate recitals, and I performed the Hindemith Horn Sonata with the WIU Symphony Orchestra as a Concerto Competition winner as well as participate in many horn studio recitals during my college career. I am now living in the Metro Detroit Area where I have been teaching private lessons, teaching Horn sectionals to local schools, and performing in several local orchestras including the Rochester Symphony Orchestra, Oakland Symphony Orchestra, and Macomb Symphony Orchestra. I am willing and happy to teach all levels of musicians and I hope you consider me if you are interested.
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I've really been enjoying lessons and have been getting a lot out of them! Flexibility with scheduling concerns has also been well appreciated!

My daughter was so nervous for her first lesson and Phillip was amazing. She is 14 and said, "He didn't make me feel bad that I am not as good as I should be and so that makes me feel like maybe i can play better."
So grateful Phillip - she is anxious to spend the summer learning from you - we appreciate your approach and as he said ability to "put her at ease" so she can feel comfortable to learn. Awesome first lesson.


My son said his first lesson was great and he said he felt comfortable and that he was very knowledgeable:)

Phillip is a very kind-hearted and knowledgeable instructor. His explanations are very detailed and easy to understand.
Great warm up lesson for my 12 year old! Very nice and very helpful.

You helped so much with my tone quality thanks can't wait for the next lesson.

Phillip was very prompt, professional and knowledgeable! Great first lesson!

Great first lesson with Phillip! Looking forward to many more.


Phillip was on time and professional, introduced himself and coordinated with us appropriately. His first lesson made our twelve-year-old feel comfortable and she really got a kick out of when he asked her what she thought SHE needed to work on. He did a wonderful job expressing her creative outlet and was very comfortable in the mechanics of the French horne. Would recommend any time!

Good communication prior to first lesson. Punctual, knowledgeable. My daughter enjoyed the lesson. Looking forward to seeing how she progresses.
Photos & Videos
26 Photos & VideosExperience
4th Horn
Jul 2018 - PresentRochester Symphony Orchestra
Principal Horn
Apr 2018 - PresentNorth Oakland Concert Band
Principle, 2nd, 3rd Horn
Feb 2018 - PresentMacomb Symphony Orchestra
Private Lesson Teacher
Nov 2017 - PresentPrivate Lesson Teacher
Horn Clinician
Nov 2017 - PresentLake Orion & Rochester Hills Area Schools
4th Horn
Dec 2017 - Jan 2018Oakland Symphony Opera Orchestra
4th Horn
Sep 2017 - Nov 2017Oakland Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra Graduate Assistant
Aug 2015 - May 2017Western Illinois University
2nd Horn, 1st Assistant Horn
Oct 2015 - Apr 2017Knox-Galesburg Symphony
Horn Instructor & Camp Counselor
Jun 2016 - Jun 2016Western Illinois University Summer Music Institute
Principal Horn
Jun 2015 - Jul 2015Quincy Community Theatre
2nd Horn
May 2015 - Jun 2015Monmouth Civic Orchestra
3rd Horn
Jan 2015 - Feb 2015Quincy Symphony Orchestra
Education
Master's Degree - Horn Performance
Jan 2015 - May 2017Western Illinois University
Bachelor's Degree - Horn Performance
Aug 2010 - Dec 2014Central Michigan University
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