“Music has charms to soothe the savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.”
-William Congreve (1670 - 1729), The Mourning Bride, Act 1 Scene 1
-William Congreve (1670 - 1729), The Mourning Bride, Act 1 Scene 1
Meet Mr. Phillip Schult
High school Music DirectoR & Elementary Band Teacher
Mr. Phil Schult, our band and choir teacher, brings exceptional talent, dedication to the MLHS Ministry, great ideas, and a repertoire of experience to the MLHS Music Program.
Phil was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As the son of Lutheran teachers, he started his musical training on trumpet with his elementary band director, his father. He continued his education at Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, where he was the principal trumpet player for 3 years. Upon his graduation, Phil attended Concordia College in River Forest, Illinois, where he studied under Dr. Richard Fischer. He was the principal trumpet player for 2 years in the Wind Symphony.
After graduation with his Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1987, Phil accepted a call to Walther Lutheran High School in Melrose Park, Illinois, to be an elementary instrumental music teacher, high school jazz band co-director, basketball and golf coach. Subsequently, he has served schools in Lakewood, Colorado; Wyoming, Iowa; and Maitland, Florida.
With over twenty years of teaching experience, Phil brings knowledge, expertise, and a passion for teaching instrumental music to God’s children and he is extremely excited to begin the next adventure in Minnesota.
Phil, along with Kim, his wife of 30 years, have six grown children: Joshua, Krista, Kyla, Leah, Micah, and Nadia. Three of his children reside in Chicago, Illinois, and three reside in the Orlando, Florida, area. Phil and his wife, Kim, will move their tiny house with them and will be living in Granada.
In addition to teaching high school band and choir, Phil is excited to build the Music program by introducing elementary students to band instruments and helping them develop their God-given talents. The goal of the “Making Music with Children” program is to foster the love of music in our children. “Learning music and developing talents builds confidence in young children that enhances their learning capabilities in many other areas. It is proven that music helps students with ADHD and other learning problems. Musical training creates new brain connections in children. Taking music lessons increases brain fiber connections in children and may be useful in treating autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). -Source: Radiological Society of North America, November 21, 2016. Phil plans on beginning band lessons with students as early as grade four, but students in grades five through eight are welcome to start also. He will also have larger group lessons and rehearsals, with concert performances as the goal. Now young, aspiring musicians have the opportunity to develop their talents.
For more information email Director Phil at philschult@martinlutherhs.com.
Phil was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As the son of Lutheran teachers, he started his musical training on trumpet with his elementary band director, his father. He continued his education at Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, where he was the principal trumpet player for 3 years. Upon his graduation, Phil attended Concordia College in River Forest, Illinois, where he studied under Dr. Richard Fischer. He was the principal trumpet player for 2 years in the Wind Symphony.
After graduation with his Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1987, Phil accepted a call to Walther Lutheran High School in Melrose Park, Illinois, to be an elementary instrumental music teacher, high school jazz band co-director, basketball and golf coach. Subsequently, he has served schools in Lakewood, Colorado; Wyoming, Iowa; and Maitland, Florida.
With over twenty years of teaching experience, Phil brings knowledge, expertise, and a passion for teaching instrumental music to God’s children and he is extremely excited to begin the next adventure in Minnesota.
Phil, along with Kim, his wife of 30 years, have six grown children: Joshua, Krista, Kyla, Leah, Micah, and Nadia. Three of his children reside in Chicago, Illinois, and three reside in the Orlando, Florida, area. Phil and his wife, Kim, will move their tiny house with them and will be living in Granada.
In addition to teaching high school band and choir, Phil is excited to build the Music program by introducing elementary students to band instruments and helping them develop their God-given talents. The goal of the “Making Music with Children” program is to foster the love of music in our children. “Learning music and developing talents builds confidence in young children that enhances their learning capabilities in many other areas. It is proven that music helps students with ADHD and other learning problems. Musical training creates new brain connections in children. Taking music lessons increases brain fiber connections in children and may be useful in treating autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). -Source: Radiological Society of North America, November 21, 2016. Phil plans on beginning band lessons with students as early as grade four, but students in grades five through eight are welcome to start also. He will also have larger group lessons and rehearsals, with concert performances as the goal. Now young, aspiring musicians have the opportunity to develop their talents.
For more information email Director Phil at philschult@martinlutherhs.com.
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God has given all of us talent which we have been instructed to use to the best of our abilities. Music is one of the greatest gifts from God to His people and Martin Luther High School provides the opportunity for students to use this gift to praise and honor Him. Music is truly a universal language, which provides the opportunity to better understand other cultures both past and present. The study of music provides the opportunity to enhance the creativity of the individual, to develop aesthetic sensitivity and self-expression.
The students will: 1. Have the opportunity to use their musical talent to praise and worship God. 2. Learn to appreciate both sacred and secular music that edifies the spirit. 3. Strive for worthy relations and interrelations within the group. 4. Learn to understand the structural elements of music. The goals in Performing Arts-Music will be achieved through: 1. The sharing and strengthening of their faith with each other in an open environment. 2. The rehearsing and performing of quality literature. 3. Sharing their talents in worship service, tours, concerts and community events. 4. Using quality literature and methodology in order to strengthen ear training, learn music terminology, learn improvisation and develop rhythmic reading skills. |