Tammara Phillips
Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, Flute
My teaching philosophy emphasizes the balance of technical excellence and artistic expression. While careful preparation and accuracy are essential to a successful performance, I believe that musical communication extends beyond playing every note perfectly. I encourage students to develop a beautiful tone, a strong understanding of phrasing, an informed approach to style and character, and the confidence to incorporate their own musical ideas and experiences. My goal is to help students become thoughtful, expressive, and independent musicians who combine technical proficiency with individuality, creativity, and genuine musical connection.
- DM, Florida State University, 2006
- MM, James Madison University, 2000
- BM, Stetson University, 1997
Biography
Tammara K. Phillips is Visiting Assistant Professor of Flute at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, where she combines her passion for performance, teaching, and mentorship. A proud Stetson alumna, she earned her Bachelor of Music from Stetson University, Master of Music from James Madison University, and Doctor of Music from Florida State University. Before returning to Stetson, she served on the faculty of colleges and universities throughout Florida and Illinois. She also maintains an active performing career as a substitute flute and piccolo musician with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
An active performer and educator, Phillips has a particular passion for historical performance and the baroque flute. Her performance accomplishments include third place in the 2009 National Flute Association Baroque Flute Artist Competition and selection as a performer in the 2017 NFA Baroque Flute Masterclass Competition. She was also recognized as a winner in the 2020 and 2026 NFA Convention Performers Competitions, where she performed premieres of newly published works at the convention.
Dr. Phillips is deeply involved in the flute community beyond her university studio. She has served in numerous leadership roles with the Florida Flute Association, including President and Chairman of the Board, and currently coordinates the National Flute Association’s Flute Choir Call for Scores Competition. A dedicated advocate for young musicians, she regularly adjudicates Florida Bandmasters Association events, including All-State and All-County auditions and Solo & Ensemble Festival. Professor Phillips is a Miyazawa Performing Artist.
More About Tammara Phillips
Areas of Expertise
- Flute performance and pedagogy
- Piccolo performance and pedagogy
- Early music performance and pedagogy
- Flute ensemble/choir arrangements
Course Sampling
- Applied Flute
- Chamber Music
- Flute Pedagogy
- Flute Choir
- Baroque Flute
- Woodwind Techniques
- Flute pedagogy
- Flute history
- New music
- Early music
- Handel, G.F.; Schein, Johann Hermann; Bach, J.S.; Philidor, François Danican. Baroque Quintets. Traverso Colore, Volume 1. Arranged for 5 flutes by Karen McLaughlin Large and Tammara K. Phillips. Seattle, WA: Alry Publications, 2019.
- Corelli, Arcangelo. Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 8. Traverso Colore, Volume 2. Arranged for 7 flutes by Tammara K. Phillips. Seattle, WA: Alry Publications, 2019.
- Handel, G.F.; Lasso, Orlando di.; Gabrielli, Andrea. Baroque Quartets. Traverso Colore Volume 3. Arranged for 4 flutes by Tammara K. Phillips. Seattle, WA: Alry Publications, 2019.
- Hodkinson, Sydney. 2012. Tracks 14-19 on Woodwind Odyssey. Veritate Winds. North Avenue Studios 74600, compact disc.
- Zwilich, Ellen Taaffe. 2002. Ellen Taaffe Zwilich. The Florida State University Orchestra. Koch International Classics KIC-CD-7537, compact disc.
- Phillips, Tammara. "A Performance Guide to the music for flute and piano by Philippe Gaubert." 2006. Doctoral Treatise. The Florida State University, College of Music, Tallahassee, Florida.