Philip Gregory is a recently retired music educator. He served 37 years in music education in Tennessee's schools. His former appointments in his teaching career include Director of Bands at Providence Christian Academy in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Rocky Fork Middle School in Smyrna, Tennessee, Siegel Middle School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Hillwood High School in Nashville, Tennessee, and Grundy County High School in Tracy City, Tennessee where he initiated the program. He received a Master of Arts degree with a specialization in conducting from Middle Tennessee State University. During his second tenure at MTSU, he served as a graduate assistant in band and was awarded Outstanding Graduate Student in Music. He has completed an Educational Specialist Degree from MTSU as well.

Mr. Gregory's concert and jazz bands have received superior ratings at local and state festivals. The jazz band at Siegel Middle School has performed at the state music education conference and has recorded four CD's at MTSU's recording industry studios.

Mr. Gregory's professional memberships include TMEA and MTSBOA, where he has served on the executive committee, NBA, Phi Beta Mu, ASBDA, PAS and MENC. Mr. Gregory is also a Past - President of the Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association. He plays professionally with local bands and he resides with his wife Brenda in Murfreesboro.