Otto
Middle School
Killgo, Philip
Philip Killgo
Assistant Band Director
7th Grade Team Lead
Mr. Killgo has been teaching since 2022, and teaches the Beginning Trumpet, French Horn, Low Brass, and Percussion classes, as well as Symphonic Band, Upper Brasswinds, and also assists with Wind Ensemble and Otto Jazz. His primary instrument is the trombone, and ensembles under his direction have consistently earned Superior and Sweepstakes ratings at UIL contests. Mr. Killgo is a proud graduate of Texas Tech University. While in Lubbock he was an active member of the Texas Tech Trombone Studio, TTU Symphonic Band, and Goin’ Band from Raiderland! Before graduating, he completed his student teaching in Lewisville ISD, and was a substitute in Plano ISD for a semester after graduation. While not teaching, he enjoys playing video games, listening to music, and being outdoors with friends!
Professional Affiliations: Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni
Email: philip.killgo@pisd.edu
Schedule:
1st period: Beginner Low Brass
2nd period: Beginner Trumpets
3rd period: Symphonic Band
4th period: Assist Wind Ensemble
5th period: Conference
6th period: Beginner Horns
7th period: Upper Brasswinds
8th period: Beginner Percussion
Tutorials: Monday AM
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