Mr. Phillip has the honor of working with the wonderful band students at Lightridge High School. Mr. Phillip is a graduate of James Madison University and holds a masters degree from George Mason University. He earned his K-12 Administrator Certificate through The George Washington University.  He studied tuba with Mark Theile and Kevin Stees. Mr. Phillip was previously the band director at John Champe High School. The Lightridge Band Program currently has 4 concert bands, a jazz ensemble, a percussion ensemble, and the Marching Storm. The program also offers more opportunity for musical growth with indoor color guard, pep band, various small ensembles, and a thriving private lesson program. Mr. Phillip is the associate conductor of the Virginia Winds Academy. Mr. Phillip enjoys spending his free time with his wife, Laurel Phillip, and their daughters, Hannah & Andrea.