UPIKE on the march
0By Braydon Sode
UPIKE added Dr. Michael Phillips as the new director and manager of the marching and concert band programs. Phillips, a native to upstate New York, has 26 years of teaching experience in Alabama, Florida, New York, and Georgia.
“I am excited to see what he can bring the band programs and what he will do differently,” said Robert Gross, junior band member. The UPIKE board voted and approved the marching and concert band programs last October.
Philips has had past experience preforming in many orchestras as well as being the conductor for multiple honor wind bands, youth orchestras as well as jazz ensembles.