John Phillips Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Georgia Area

The Uptown Drum Circle is a not-for-profit group that stages events that bring people together in music and rhythm. Our goal is to explore the possibilities of the drum circle as a community event, bringing the people of the neighborhood and city together for an interactive evening of rhythm and fun, and also as a catalyst for creating a sense of community and empathy, demonstrating local harmony and promoting local art and performance, and local businesses. We want to make participation in… Show more The Uptown Drum Circle is a not-for-profit group that stages events that bring people together in music and rhythm. Our goal is to explore the possibilities of the drum circle as a community event, bringing the people of the neighborhood and city together for an interactive evening of rhythm and fun, and also as a catalyst for creating a sense of community and empathy, demonstrating local harmony and promoting local art and performance, and local businesses. We want to make participation in the drum circle connected with participating in the community, both symbolically and materially. Show less

Warner Robins, Ga

I teach piano, guitar, bass, drums, mandolin, ukulele, banjo, accordion, theory, improvisation, songwriting, and musicianship.

Georgia

Skilled Total Percussionist with 15 years experience in classical, jazz, rock, pop, country, folk, world and traditional styles. Also proficient on acoustic and electric bass, piano or keyboard, accordion, mandolin and guitar.Performing highlights include:Athens Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Summer Brass Ensemble, Classic City Band, Tropical Breeze Steel Orquestra, Neon Flares, The Suite 103 Jazz Combo, St. Luke Orchestra, Brent Lindley, Ultimate Garage Band, The… Show more Skilled Total Percussionist with 15 years experience in classical, jazz, rock, pop, country, folk, world and traditional styles. Also proficient on acoustic and electric bass, piano or keyboard, accordion, mandolin and guitar.Performing highlights include:Athens Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Summer Brass Ensemble, Classic City Band, Tropical Breeze Steel Orquestra, Neon Flares, The Suite 103 Jazz Combo, St. Luke Orchestra, Brent Lindley, Ultimate Garage Band, The Fiendish Thingies, The Oneeders, The John Phillips Quartet, Joey Allcorn, the Bibb City Ramblers, The Shady Branches, The Mufftones, Ophir Drive, the Springer Opera House Orchestra. Show less

Georgia

Jackson County Schools, July 2001 - June 2004. Grades 6-12. Taught percussion ensemble, drumline, front ensemble, and drumset class.Oconee County Middle School, September 2001 - June 2003. Grades 6-8. Taught percussion ensemble and private lessons.Winder-Barrow Middle School, August 2003 - June 2004. Grades 6-8. Taught percussion ensemble, band class, private lessons.Gaston High School (Gadsden AL), July 2003. Grades 7-12. Taught drumline for camp.Mount Vernon… Show more Jackson County Schools, July 2001 - June 2004. Grades 6-12. Taught percussion ensemble, drumline, front ensemble, and drumset class.Oconee County Middle School, September 2001 - June 2003. Grades 6-8. Taught percussion ensemble and private lessons.Winder-Barrow Middle School, August 2003 - June 2004. Grades 6-8. Taught percussion ensemble, band class, private lessons.Gaston High School (Gadsden AL), July 2003. Grades 7-12. Taught drumline for camp.Mount Vernon High School (Vidalia GA), July 2005. Grades 7-12. Taught drumline for camp.Columbus High School, July 2004 - January 2006. Grades 9-12. Contract band assistant, taught drumline, front ensemble, percussion ensemble, jazz band, theory class, and class piano.Hardaway High School, July 2005 - June 2006. Grades 9-12. Taught drumline for camp, private lessons.Greater Columbus School of Music and Dance, September 2008 - April 2009. Ages 4-70. Percussion faculty, taught drum circle classes, theory class, improv lessons, bass lessons, and percussion lessons. Show less

Office Clerk for Mark Youmans, Special Assistant Attorney General for Muscogee, Harris, Marion, Taylor, Talbot and Chattahoochee Counties.Duties include transcription, document preparation, filing, computer/equipment operation and maintenance, research, document delivery/service, client relations.

Music Education

Activities and Societies: Percussion Ensemble, Wind Orchestra, University Orchestra, Jazz Combo, Jazz Band

Music Education

Activities and Societies: Redcoat Band, Salsa Band, Symphonic Winds, Percussion Ensemble, Steel Band Transferred to Columbus State.