Currently assistant professor of tuba and euphonium at Wichita State University, Phillip Black has also taught at Flint Institute and the University of New Mexico. Among his many playing credentials are Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Wichita Brass Quintet, Flint Symphony Orchestra, Galliard Brass Ensemble, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, New Mexico Sympony and New Mexico Brass Quintet. In addition, he has appeared on recordings on the Musical Heritage Society while performing with the Galliard Brass Quintet. He holds a bachelor of music from Ball State University and a master of music from the University of New Mexico.