Jeff Phillips


Jeff Phillips Jeff Phillips is an Adjunct Instructor of Music (Trombone) in the Belmont University School of Music.

Mr. Phillips received his Bachelor of Music Education from Middle Tennessee State University, his Master of Arts in Education from Western Kentucky University and a Education Specialist degree from Austin Peay University. He is ABD in his Doctorate of Education from California Coast University.

Mr. Phillips has over 20 years of teaching experience in the areas of 6th grade though university levels. Having served as low brass instructor at Western Kentucky University, as well as directed numerous ensembles, including the Trombone Choir, Mr. Phillips has also authored or co-authored various education articles in journals/magazines including, MENC, ASBDA Research Projects, School Band and Orchestra, and Band World. As a performer, Mr. Phillips has performance experience with the Main Street Jazz Band, Nashville Wind Ensemble, Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra and as a substitute with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra.

Mr. Philips was recently elected to office of President-Elect for the American School Band Directors Association; serving one year in this position and then as President for the 2008-2009 school year.  Mr. Phillips is a member of the following organizations: Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society), MENC, American String Teachers Association, American Federation of Musicians, International Trombone Association, IAJE and Tennessee Music Educators Association.

Contact Information: 615.460.6408 or email