7-8 All-State Orchestra

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2010 7-8 All-State Middle School Orchestra Conductor

Bob Phillips, composer, pedagogue, and teacher trainer, is renowned as an innovator in string education. Bob brings a wealth of knowledge and a sense of humor to his clinics, drawn from his 27 years as a public school string teacher in Saline, MI. Bob built a string program with over 700 students that was a national model of excellence in both classical and alternative music. Credited as the "father of fiddling in the schools", he is a leader in the use of alternative styles and an expert in large group pedagogy. One of today's leading educational composers and arrangers, his pieces are performed by thousands of string students each year. Bob is a prolific writer authoring many book series including the groundbreaking Fiddlers Philharmonic and String Explorer. His conducting resume includes professional, all-state, and youth orchestras.

Currently he serves as string editor for Alfred publishing. Bob and his wife, Pam, continue their music education outreach via their presentations at national and state music conferences as well as their leadership roles in the American String Teachers Association.