Philip Holland

Phil Holland began his trumpet studies with Jeff Bailey, former Principal Trumpet of the Nashville Symphony. He is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music where he studied with Charlie Geyer. Following his graduation he was appointed Co-Principal trumpet of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band and Brass Quintet. Following the four years in the USAF he played a one year position as Associate Principal in the Virginia Symphony. In 2001 Phil moved to North Texas to teach and freelance in the Dallas area. Phil maintains a studio of 80 weekly trumpet students in Plano, Texas just north of Dallas. Having taught over 70,000 trumpet lessons since moving to Texas. He is an active performer in the Dallas area.