Phillips Guild Governance
The Phillips Music Guild is governed by a Board of Directors. These directors serve
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and are typically involved in the Guild activities on a hands-
Board of Directors
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. Ed Engledow
Ed Engledow, Vice President
Dick Garzon
Alice Hopkins
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, 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, President
Jim Stroh
George Weimer, Dr. Weimer is Professor of Music at the University of Indianapolis
where he teaches music and educational technology courses. He is a music software
author, computer music consultant, and author of numerous articles dealing with music
education and technology education. Dr. Weimer was named "Outstanding University
Music Educator" 2001-
Angela Werle
Directors Emeritus
Jim Edison 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-
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 Director
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.