R & S Coordinator

Name: Philip Brown
Position: R&S Coordinator
Workplace: Hopkins High School

H: 651.249.3486
O: 952.988.4607
Philip.brown22@yahoo.com

Background: I graduated magna cum laude from Bethany College (Lindsborg, Kansas) in May 2001, majoring in vocal performance and K-12 music education, and completed a master's in music degree from Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, Arizona) in 2009. Now in my tenth year of public school teaching I am honored to teach the students at Hopkins High School. Before arriving at Hopkins High School, I started teaching in Colorado (Arvada West High School) and in White Bear Lake (North Campus High School). At Hopkins High School, I conduct seven choral ensembles, have been the musical director for the school’s annual musical in the past, and is the JV Girls Tennis Coach. Our choral groups have performed at local, state, regional and national festivals.

Along with public school teaching, I am part of the Angelica Cantanti organization in Bloomington, Minnesota where I conduct the Chamber Singers which is comprised of students from approximately 20 different high schools in the twin cities. I am an adjudicator for the MSHSL as well, and professional affiliations include ACDA and MENC. My wife Molly Brown and I reside in Eden Prairie.

Message to Colleagues: Any ACDA-MN members are encouraged to have their 9th and 10th grade students audition for the honor choir. It is always a great experience with a different great conductor each year. Any ACDA member who would like to volunteer to help with listening day or different jobs the day of the honor choir is more than welcome to lend an ear/or hand.