Who We Are - Phillip E. Allen

P HILLIP E. A LLEN
3 48 7 S A B R I N A C O U R T N E • M A R I E T T A , G A • 30066 -4770
(770) 926-9214 • PHILLIP@PHILLIPEALLEN.COM
W W W .P H I L L I P E A L L E N . C O M
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 35 years of professional experience in both the Sacred and Secular/Commercial music arenas
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Instruments: Classical Organ, Theatre Organ, Piano and Percussion
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Styles: Classical, Broadway, Country, Jazz, Rock and Gospel
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Other talents and skills: Musical Composition, Arranging, Orchestration, Conducting,
Contracting, Producing and Organ Design Consulting
EDUCATION
Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Organ Performance
Minor – Orchestration with emphasis on Composition and Conducting
1975 - 1979
Student of –
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Dr. Thomas Brumby (Organ)
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Dr. Ron Rice (Organ)
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Dr. William Masselos, Artist-in-Residence (Piano) – Professor of Applied Piano (retired)
at The Julliard School of Music
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Jack Bell (Percussion) – Principal Percussionist (retired) of The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Master Classes/Workshops
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Lyn Larsen, International Concert Theatre Organist – Allen Organ Studios (Atlanta, GA)
Bob Van Camp, House Organist – The Fox Theatre (Atlanta, GA)
2000
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SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Georgia Festival Chorus (Frank Boggs, Founding Conductor)
Organist / Accompanist
2013 – Present
Sons of Jubal and Jubal Chorus (Dr. Jon Duncan, Conductor)
Organist / Accompanist
2012 – Present
Symphony on the Square (Marietta, GA)
Percussionist / Organist
2010 – Present
First Baptist Church (Marietta, GA)
Principal Organist
2010 – Present
Phillip E. Allen Productions (Marietta, GA)
Owner
1997 – Present
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Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator
Producer
Contractor
Free-lance musician
Organ design consulting
Due West United Methodist Church (Kennesaw, GA)
Principal Accompanist (Pianist)
2008 – 2009
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Peachtree Corners Baptist Church (Norcross, GA)
Principal Organist, Arranger/Orchestrator
2002 – 2008
First Baptist Church (Atlanta, GA)
Principal Organist, Orchestra Conductor and Staff Composer/Arranger
1992 – 2001
E & E Productions (Marietta, GA)
Creative Partner
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1990 - 1997
Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator
Audio Producer and Engineer
Roswell Street Baptist Church (Marietta, GA)
Principal Organist and Orchestra Conductor
1987 - 1991
Stage Directions, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)
Musical Director and Composer/Arranger/Orchestrator
1984 - 1992
ADDITIONAL SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
“The Faithfulness of Jehovah God!”
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2013
Composed, arranged and orchestrated a three-movement symphonic work for choir,
orchestra and organ commissioned by First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, Georgia
The Strand Theatre
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2009 – Present
Serves on the staff of Theatre Organists who provide entertainment for events at the
theatre located on the Historic Square in Marietta, GA
“The Baptist Hymnal”
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Composed, arranged and orchestrated multiple selections of the hymnal published by
Lifeway Christian Resources in 2008
Arranged and orchestrated multiple selections of the hymnal published by Lifeway
Christian Resources in 1991
Metro Instrumental Directors Conference
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1991 & 2008
1989, 2002 & 2007
Planned and co-hosted the 2007 national event held in Atlanta, GA
Planned and co-hosted the 2002 national event held in Washington, DC
Planned and hosted the 1989 national event held in Marietta, GA
“Symphony to the Most High God”
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Composed, arranged and orchestrated a four-movement symphonic work for choir,
orchestra and organ commissioned by Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover, Alabama
“The Atlanta Passion Play”
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1994
Arranged, orchestrated and produced “The Dream” – the original theme song used to
procure, promote and publicize the bid to bring the Olympic games to Atlanta
U.S. Forestry Service
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1996
Composed and orchestrated two original works performed by the Israel Philharmonic and
conducted by Zubin Mehta in Jerusalem, Israel
The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG)
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2000
Planned and hosted the inaugural conference at The First Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA
Participated in subsequent conferences as independent publisher, workshop instructor
and clinician in locations across the United States
Jerusalem 3000 Anniversary Celebration
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1997 – 2001
Composed, arranged and orchestrated the 3-hour musical drama performed annually at
the Atlanta Civic Center
Production produced by the First Baptist Church, Atlanta GA which has drawn in excess
of 45,000 annually
National Expo Instrumental Conference
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2004
Composed the music for a national public relations project emphasizing tree preservation
1994
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Atlanta Pops Orchestra
1990 – 2003
Arranger and orchestrator
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Jack Morton Productions
1990 - 1994
Composed music for a national commercial spot for LifeSavers / Gummy Savers
Composed music for regional commercial spots for Kentucky Fried Chicken and Planters
Peanuts
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“Chris Cross”
1989 - 1992
Composed and orchestrated the original dramatic musical stage production which
premiered at the Atlanta Civic Center to audiences numbering over 30,000
Subsequently toured Europe with performance stops in Frankfurt, Paris, and Palos, Spain
with a concluding stop at 1992 World’s Fair in Seville, Spain
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“Macy’s Christmas Parade”
1985
Composed the original theme song for the nationally televised parade held in New York,
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“The Top 10”
1984
Composed and orchestrated the original stage production commissioned for The Israel
Expo ’85 International at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center
Subsequently produced by The Beverly Hills Playhouse and other theatres in the United
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“The Boy King”
1984
Composed and orchestrated the original stage production which premiered at the Center
Stage Theatre in Atlanta, GA
Featured at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC and was
subsequently adapted and produced for television by WSB-TV Atlanta, GA
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AWARDS
The George Foster Peabody Award
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1986
Composer for “The Boy King” (television movie produced by WSB-TV Atlanta, GA)
National Semi-finalist – Anthem America Contest
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Best Musical Director in Atlanta - 1993
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1992
Composer of original music and lyrics for a composition titled “The Spirit of This Land”
1994
Awarded by the Atlanta Coalition for the Performing Arts (an organization of the
Atlanta Cultural Affairs Commission)
SELECTED CLIENT LIST
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Atlanta Pops Orchestra
Panama City Pops Orchestra
Symphony on the Square
Nashville Praise Symphony
Zubin Mehta, Conductor
Diana DeGarmo, Singer/Actress
Michael J. Fox, Actor
Christopher Atkins, Actor
Ricky Skaggs, Vocalist/Musician
Keith and Kristyn Getty, Vocalists/Musicians
Casting Crowns, Vocalists/Musicians
Xavier Roberts, Philanthropist
Frank Boggs, Vocalist/Conductor
WSB-Television and Radio
Chris Martin, Principal Trumpet: Chicago Symphony Orch.
Aaron LaVere, Principal Trombone: Baltimore Symph. Orch.
Billy Payne, President: Atlanta Committee Olympic Games
Paul Harvey, Radio Personality/Commentator
Dr. Jon Duncan, Conductor
Albert Coleman, Conductor
Jonathan Crumpton, Producer
Jim Gray, Arranger/Producer
Rand Hopkins, Actor/Writer/Director
John V. Glover, Producer/Conductor
Steve Bock, Publisher
Babbie Mason, Vocalist
Richard Liszt, Vocalist
Johnny Hall, Vocalist
Greg Nelson, Composer/Publisher
Camp Kirkland, Conductor/Arranger
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
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American Guild of Organists (AGO)
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS)
Atlanta Chapter – ATOS (Vice-President 2009 and 2010)
Atlanta Instrumental Directors Association (AIDA) – founding member
Christian Instrumentalists and Directors Association (CIDA)
Cinema Organ Society of the United Kingdom
Dramatists Guild, Inc.
International Federation of Musicians (IFM Atlanta local #148-462)
Metro Instrumental Directors Conference (MIDC)
Organ Historical Society (OHS)
Songwriter’s Guild of America
Steinway Society
Theatre Historical Society of America (THS)
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Available upon request
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• Musical Biography (abridged) – Professional Highlights •
Being an Atlanta native, Phillip E. Allen has been honored to invest his time, talent and energies in two very different worlds of
music making … the highly competitive and demanding arena of professional secular music, dramatic theatre, and show business, …
and the deeply rewarding and spiritually fulfilling ministry of church pipe organ and orchestral music. Phillip has also been presented
with many opportunities over the years to minister to musicians as well as church congregations – leading them to use their talents
and abilities to worship Almighty God.
The blessings Phillip has enjoyed in the professional secular area range from composing the festive theme song for the 1985
Macy’s Christmas Parade, to having his compositions heard on stages around the world. The most noted being: Off-Broadway, The
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., and The Beverly Hills Playhouse in Beverly Hills, California. In
addition to being awarded the highly prestigious and coveted Peabody Award for his work on television, he produced the first
original, inspiring theme song for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and composed original music for The Jerusalem 3000
Celebration played by The Israel Philharmonic and conducted by the world-famous symphony conductor Zubin Mehta.
Phillip has had many opportunities in the metropolitan Atlanta area where he has conducted prominent church orchestras for over
30 years, served as Principal Organist for numerous churches, and enjoyed ministering to a wide range of talented and dedicated
musicians, both professional and non-professional.
The great reward and hope which lies in Phillip’s heart is … to know that God has touched many lives with the love of God
through his heart, spirit, talent and many endeavors, … to always enjoy life and live every moment to the fullest through sheer joy and
laughter, … and to make a mark for the utmost highest of excellence through his God-given talent and art for making music – music
befitting only a king, … the King of Kings!
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything
is excellent or praiseworthy – think only about such things!” (Philippians 4:8)
May the credo of the great musical genius Johann Sebastian Bach, who completed each and every of his numerous musical
compositions with writing these words in the end margins, “Soli Deo Gloria!” (“To God only, alone be all the glory!”), be a hallmark
of inspiration and aspiration for Phillip as well as for us all.
• Musical Biography (unabridged) – Professional Credentials •
With seemingly endless doors of opportunity presenting themselves, it is quite humbling to realize that more than ninety percent
of the opportunities noted herein were completely providential, sent as a door opened by God Himself across Phillip’s path. May it
always be said that it is with a heart of deep gratitude, a servant spirit of humility, along with a great sense of thankfulness for a
wonderful life Phillip has lived in the joyful service as one of God’s Musicians.
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Phillip first began his education at Georgia State University as a Piano Performance Major studying
with Artist-in-Residence, Dr. William Masselos (who later became a Professor of Applied Piano at the Julliard School of Music).
Phillip then continued and completed his education with a B.A. Degree in Organ Performance, and a Minor in Orchestration with an
emphasis on Composition and Conducting.
During Phillip’s college years, many opportunities presented themselves for the working musician-in-training: the usual
weddings, recitals, concerts and accompanying, along with playing for professional theatrical productions, both traveling Broadway
road-shows as well as local endeavors – which led to a totally unexpected profession.
In 1984, Phillip became the Music Director and Composer/Arranger/Orchestrator for Stage Directions, Inc. in Atlanta. During
this period, many new stage and theatre works came from the composing pen of Phillip E. Allen including the highly energetic and
comical music for FUNNYBONE, additional music for the children’s musical KIDSTUFF, the score for the sweeping drama THE
BOY KING (which was featured at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., and later won its author a
highly prestigious Peabody Award for excellence in television), the score and orchestration for the St. Patrick’s Day fantasy GREEN,
the one-act musicals FROWN DOWN and APATHOLIOUS, the score and orchestration for the Theodore Roosevelt musical
TEDDY’S BEAR, the score and orchestration for THE TOP TEN (commissioned for The Israel Expo ‘85 International at the Atlanta
Jewish Community Center, and produced by many theaters around the United States, notably The Beverly Hills Playhouse), and the
theme song for the 1985 Nationally Televised Macy’s Christmas Parade.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC The Beverly Hills Playhouse 1985 Macy’s Christmas Parade, New York City The year 1989 saw the creation of CHRIS CROSS, a large-scale theatrical musical production about the life and times of
Christopher Columbus, for which Phillip composed the dramatic score and orchestration. In 1991, CHRIS CROSS came to the 5,000seat theatre at The Atlanta Civic Center and was seen by over 30,000 people. With this production, CHRIS CROSS and its composer
began an association with Mr. Xavier Roberts (of Cabbage Patch Dolls and Furskins fame). During the Quincentennary year of the
Discovery of the New World, 1992, CHRIS CROSS toured Europe during the late summer with performance stops in Frankfurt,
Paris, Palos, Spain (on the same boat dock and on the exact day Columbus sailed for the new world 500 years ago), and concluding in
Seville, Spain for the 1992 World’s Fair.
Other notable projects include … CATCHIN’ A DREAM (which premiered at the Atlanta Civic Center in June of 1990, and
went on to tour Europe during that summer with Phillip’s score and orchestration) … along with beginning to write and orchestrate
for Maestro Albert Coleman and the Atlanta Pops Orchestra in the fall of 1990.
New doors of opportunity opened in the world of commercial music in advertising, Phillip completed several projects for Jack
Morton Productions, a national commercial film/video production company. Kentucky Fried Chicken, LifeSavers, and Planters
Peanuts were among the national firms that utilized Phillip’s music in their advertising including the new product, Gummy Savers,
which ran a commercial spot seen nationally on television using Phillip’s music.
December of 1992 saw Phillip become a national semi-finalist composer in the Anthem America Contest to select a new national
anthem for the United States. As the only composer/lyricist chosen from Georgia, Phillip’s song “The Spirit Of This Land,” placed in
the national ranking as a semi-finalist composition. In January of 1994, Phillip was named Best Musical Director in Atlanta-1993 by
The Atlanta Coalition for the Performing Arts and The Atlanta Cultural Affairs Commission for his ongoing contribution to the world
of professional musical theatre in the Atlanta area. A national project for the U.S. Forestry Service utilized Phillip’s music for a new
cutting-edge computer technology public relations project emphasizing tree preservation. The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic
Games discovered the talents of Phillip E. Allen and put him to work assisting with preparation for the 1996 Olympic Games. One of
the several projects from ACOG was to rearrange, orchestrate and produce the original theme song for the 1996 Olympic Games
entitled, “The Dream,” which was used as the primary song to procure, promote and publicize the Games in Atlanta.
Quincentennary Gold Coin Xavier Roberts & friend The Atlanta Pops Orchestra Gummy Savers Arts Award Logo Olympic Logo Other projects and opportunities have included arranging and orchestrating music for the Jerusalem 3000 Celebration, the 1996
celebration marking the historic 3000-year anniversary of the founding of the Holy City of Jerusalem by King David. Phillip was
honored to receive a commission to write music for the Israel Philharmonic, conducted by the noted, world-renown Zubin Mehta.
The internationally famous Conductor Zubin Mehta conducts the Israel Philharmonic playing Phillip’s music for the landmark “Jerusalem 3000 Celebration.” Another professional affiliation began in 1997 when Phillip began to compose and orchestrate the three-hour score for the
nationally recognized and hugely successful annual production of The Atlanta Passion Play, which draws over 45,000 people
annually.
Three scenes from “The Atlanta Passion Play” produced by the First Baptist Church of Atlanta and presented annually at the Atlanta Civic Center. Along the way, God has touched the lives of many people and musicians through the wisely invested talents He has given to
Phillip. There have also been the honors and privileges of serving on the staff of many Atlanta-area churches, a note-worthy few
being: First Baptist Church of Atlanta, First Baptist Church of Marietta, Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta, Woodlawn Baptist
Church in Decatur, First Baptist Church of Conyers, Eastwood Baptist Church in Conyers, Peachtree Corners Baptist Church in
Norcross and Due West United Methodist Church in Kennesaw. Phillip has had opportunities to be used of God to have a direct,
personal impact directly in the lives of numerous church orchestra musicians (and their families) in the Atlanta area, as well as with
countless professional musicians. He has had the honor to serve three times as co-host of the National Metro Instrumental Director’s
Conference and was a driving force to help launch the National Expo Instrumental Conference (to which he has contributed orchestral
and choral music as an independent publisher).
In 2004, Phillip was commissioned to conceive, arrange and orchestrate a full-length four-movement symphony on the character
of Almighty God. Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover, Alabama was observing a year-long study in 2005 on the attributes and
character of God and His deep impact on our lives. So, the idea was birthed for a musical work for choir, orchestra and organ to
correlate with this study. What proved to be a very deep, impactful, and thought-provoking journey for the worshipper/listener of
“Symphony to the Most High God,” first was traveled by its’ writer as he explored … I. The Attributes of God Character … II. God’s
Redemption through Jesus Christ … III. Expressing our Gratefulness to God … and IV. Exalting and Celebrating Our Mighty God.
The sanctuary at Hunter Street Baptist Church as the premiere of “Symphony to the Most High God” is presented, Sunday morning, November 6, 2005. Having had opportunities to travel and tour extensively both domestically and internationally, Phillip has had the privilege to
watch the hearts and lives being touched by God through his music on several continents and in numerous countries outside of the
USA such as: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Lichtenstein, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Ecuador.
During the past years, Phillip has begun to help rescue and restore a part of our unique American musical instrument heritage.
Birthed and invented in the USA in the 1910’s and 1920’s, these magnificent instruments are fast disappearing and being discarded …
this musical instrument is the Unit Orchestra or the Theatre Pipe Organ. In 2009, Phillip became a part of the staff of Theatre
Organists who entertain at The Strand Theatre on the historic Marietta Square, a position which he currently holds.
Many fine local, national and international organizations have been an ongoing part of Phillip’s life over the years. These include
(in alphabetical order): the American Guild of Organists (AGO), … American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
(ASCAP), … the American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS), … the Atlanta Instrumental Director’s Association (AIDA) … the
Christian Instrumentalists and Directors Association (CIDA), … the Cinema Organ Society of the United Kingdom, … the Dramatists
Guild, Inc., … the International Federation of Musicians (IFM Atlanta local #148-462), … the Metro Instrumental Director’s
Conference (MIDC), … the Organ Historical Society (OHS), … the Songwriters Guild of America, … the Steinway Society, … and
the Theatre Historical Society of America (THS).
From an ability and talent perspective, the areas of Phillip’s expertise primarily lay with composing, arranging, orchestrating and
conducting orchestral and vocal music in many styles including: Hollywood, Broadway, pop, ballad, gospel, country, contemporary
and classical. Additional skills and expertise lie in audio engineering, album/CD production, musical theatre event production and
professional musician contracting, as well as being an accomplished professional organist and pianist.
As an Organist, Phillip received an invitation to play the January 2006 dedicatory concert event for the new large custom fourmanual Rodgers Digital Organ at Idlewild Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida – in their brand new location and 6,000-seat sanctuary. It
was a great experience and humbling to be on the same program with international concert pianist Mr. Larry Dalton as he played the
dedication of their new Bösendorfer concert grand piano.
The 6,000‐seat sanctuary and the custom four‐manual Rodgers Digital Concert Organ at Idlewild Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida – January 2006. Recently, Phillip was honored to receive several important positions as both an organist and accompanist ... in 2010 He was
appointed Music Associate/Organist at The First Baptist Church of Marietta; that same year he became Organist for a newly-formed
orchestra Symphony on the Square; in 2012 Phillip was invited by Dr. Jon Duncan to become Organist for The Sons of Jubal and in
2013 Frank Boggs appointed Phillip as Organist for The Georgia Festival Chorus. Today, he remains very active in all of these recent
positions.
It’s important to note that during his years of service at the First Baptist Church of Atlanta, an additional momentous life-altering
event occurred. God brought into Phillip’s life a wonderfully brilliant and talented person who would become his soul-mate. In July
of 2001 he married his best friend … Mandy. Together, they are fully committed to a life filled with the joy and fun of serving God,
loving each other and reaching out to people … adopting the credo, “We view each brand new day as a great adventure from God!”
Presently, as a free-lance composer, arranger, orchestrator, conductor, producer, organ design consultant and co-owner of a
national publishing venture with his wife Mandy – www.NewOrchestraMusic.com – there is a bright future ahead as God continues to
open door after door of wonderful opportunities for dedicated service to Him and witness of Him!
The downtown sanctuary of the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATLANTA with Phillip seated at the 4/86 Schäntz Pipe Organ on Sunday morning June 11, 1995.
Conducting during a recording session at the Sound Kitchen in Nashville, Phillip works with the world‐renown Grammy Award‐Winning orchestra – THE NASHVILLE STRING MACHINE. The 1986 “Living Christmas Tree” production presented at ROSWELL STREET BAPTIST CHURCH in Marietta, Georgia; Phillip is seen seated at the Organ console. All set to “rise from the pit” Phillip is ready to entertain from a large four‐manual Theatre Organ at THE STRAND THEATRE on the historic Marietta Square. As Organist for THE GEORGIA FESTIVAL CHORUS, Phillip is at the Organ supporting founding conductor Frank Boggs. Dr. Jon Duncan conducts THE SONS OF JUBAL with Phillip adding his contribution from the Organ.