The Phillips Music Guild is governed by a Board of Directors. These directors serve 2-year terms and are typically involved in the Guild activities on a hands-on basis.
Board of Directors
Mr. Abbott received two business degrees from Indiana University, and also played saxophone in the IU Marching Hundred, in dance bands, and was first chair and Principal Musician in the IU Symphonic Wind Ensemble. He's a retired marketing executive from Eli Lilly, a pilot, author of aviation books, and a former editor/publisher of Rotorcraft, an aviation magazine.
Reggie Duvalle
Mr. DuValle graduated from Jordan College of Music with a degree in Music Education. He was Assistant Band Director at Florida A&M University and taught instrumental music for 37 years in Indianapolis Public Schools. As one of the area's leading trombonists, Mr Duvalle has performed with numerous local groups and national acts such as Lionel Hampton, Marvin Gaye, Slide Hampton, and Dizzy Gillespie. He is a former Vice President of Indianapolis Musicians Local #3 and a current member of the Indianapolis Brass Choir.
Alice Hopkins
John Kendrick
Lee Jones
Dr. Jones serves as music director for the Phillips Music Guild's adult performing groups, and is also director of the Apprentice and Journeyman ensembles. Kathi Niccum
Craig Parmerlee, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Parmerlee is a low brass performer and an active arranger/composer. He performs regularly with many ensembles throughout the community. Professionally he is the technology manager for a large automobile rental chain. Kent Pierce, President
Mr. Pierce is a professional structural engineer with an active supplementary career in music. Starting as a student with piano, clarinet and trombone, he has played trombone in many groups including the Howe High School Band, the Purdue Band and numerous dance, jazz, show and concert bands. He has performed with the Indianapolis Symphonic Band, the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis and the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. He is a member of the Meridian Trombone Quartet and the Carriage House Brass Quintet. He also has performed vocal music with the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. He is a former protégé of Bob Phillips. Beverly Sargent, Vice President
Jim Stroh
George Weimer
Dr. Weimer is in his twenty-seventh year as Professor of Music at the University of Indianapolis where he teaches music and educational technology courses. He received the B.S. Degree in music education at the Ohio State University. His Masters and Doctors degrees are from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Angela Werle
Directors Emeritus
Mr. Edison started as a school student playing piano and trumpet and went on to perform on radio, stage and television with famous artists like Frank Sinatra, Della Reese, Johnny Mathis, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and the Harry James Band. He led bands for the Starlight Musicals Theater, Murat Theater, Holiday on Ice, Ice Capades, the Indiana State Fair, Ringling Brothers Circus, and founded the Jim Edison Orchestra. He is a well-known trumpeter and arranger and music teacher. He holds a Music Education degree from Butler University and Jordan Conservatory of Music. He is a former protégé of Bob Phillips. Jim White
Mr. White is a career musician who has served as band director for three Indiana high schools, also as State Music Consultant with the Indiana Department of Education. He currently operates a band uniform and accessory business. He also instructs brass players and performs, primarily on trumpet, with professional and community musical groups. He received his master’s degree in Music Education from Indiana University. He is a former protégé of Bob Phillips.
Music Directors
Dr. Jones serves as music director for the Phillips Music Guild's adult performing groups, and is also director of the Apprentice and Journeyman ensembles. Jill Moore
Ms. Moore is the music director for the Explorer ensemble, working with our youngest students to build fundamental skills and an early passion for music performance.
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