Western Illinois University College of Fine Arts and Communication

Tammara K. Phillips

Tammara K. Phillips is Instructor of Flute at Western Illinois University where she teaches applied flute, flute techniques and performs in the Camerata Woodwind Quintet. She was previously the Visiting Assistant Professor of Flute at the Florida State University where she oversaw a flute studio of approximately 50 flute students. In addition to her flute studio duties she also taught classes in baroque flute, woodwind literature, and held the position of Visiting Principal Flute in the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. She recently performed in the concert entitled “Finding Common Ground” put together by the renowned jazz pianist Marcus Roberts as well as in the feature concert of the Florida State University New Music Festival. She was also a featured performer in the final concert of the Florida Flute Association Flute Fair in January 2007.

Dr. Phillips received the Bachelor of Music in flute performance from Stetson University, the Master of Music in flute performance from James Madison University, and the Doctor of Musical Arts in flute performance from the Florida State University where she wrote her doctoral treatise entitled “A Performance Guide to the Works for Flute and Piano by Philippe Gaubert.” While a doctoral candidate at FSU, Phillips won the piccolo position in the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra in 2000 and 2001 and held that position until May of 2005; she also performed as second flute and guest principal flute on several occasions. As a baroque flute player, Phillips was a member of the FSU baroque ensemble (2000-2004) and instructor of the baroque flute class (2001-2005).

Dr. Phillips has been a guest artist/clinician for the Lawrence Academy music camp, the University of Virginia baroque orchestra, the Florida State University Flute Festival, the flute and oboe studios at Stetson University, and the CBDNA Southern Division 2002 convention in Atlanta. In 2004 she was the Chairperson and Coordinator for the Advanced Masterclass and the Guest Conductor/Clinician for the Honors Flute Choir at the Florida Flute Association annual Flute Fair. She holds active memberships in the Florida Flute Association, the National Flute Association, and the College Music Society.

Office Location: 128 Browne Hall
Office Phone: 309/298-1064
Email: TK-Phillips@wiu.edu

[ Music ] [ College of Fine Arts and Communication ] [ Western Illinois University ] School of Music | 1 University Circle | Macomb, IL 61455 E-mail: music@wiu.edu | Phone: 309/298-1544 | Fax: 309-298-1968 Last updated: August 26, 2007