Phil Mears is a 1981 graduate of Milton High School. He graduated from Keene State College in NH with a BA in Music Theory in 1985. After 3 years active duty as a Bandsman in the United States Army, Phil graduated from Johnson State College with a BA in Music education. Mr. Mears has taught music in several Vermont Schools including Rutland City Schools, Highgate Elementary, Franklin Central, Montgomery Elementary and BFA Fairfax. Phil is a member of the Vermont Army National Guard were he has been a member of the 40th Army Band with 25 years of service. Mr. Mears has been teaching Middle School Band in Milton for the past 7 years. Mr. Mears hobbies include carpentry, gardening and music.