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 is also certified to be a K-12 Administrator 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 program at Lightridge is opening with 2 concert bands, percussion ensemble, and marching band  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, their daughter, Hannah, and their dog Shirley.