The Pike School
George Philips is an accomplished music educator with extensive experience spanning over a decade. Currently serving as the Upper School Music Teacher at The Pike School since August 2016, George focuses on general music education for grades 6-9, integrating music technology, performance, and community development, while also acting as a 6th grade advisor. Prior to this role, George taught elementary music at BASIS Phoenix Central from August 2014 to July 2016 and instructed violin and choir at Rancho Solano Preparatory School between July 2013 and July 2014. George holds a Master's Degree in Music Education from New York University and completed a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education at the Eastman School of Music. Additionally, George has experience as a professor at KM Music Conservatory, where responsibilities included teaching various music subjects and creating a music library.
The Pike School
The Pike School is an independent, coeducational day school located on 35 woodland acres in Andover, Massachusetts. Its comprehensive and sequential program provides education to students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 9. Small class size and individual attention allow for social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of the students within the context of the school community. The Pike School history extends back to 1926 when Cynthia E. Pike started educating six students in her home.