Phil began teaching in Port Angeles when hired by the school district in 1977. The following year he and Deborah created and ran the very successful North Olympic Youth Symphonies. After running the youth orchestras for 25 years we took some time off (in Costa Rica!!). Now that we have returned to our home in Port Angeles and plan to continue working with students young and old. Phil teaches private viola and violin, and conducts the Sequim Community Orchestra, as well as assists Deborah with her workshops.

Deborah began teaching as a private violin and viola teacher in Port Angeles in 1977. For 25 years she conducted the North Olympic Youth Symphonies and performed with the Port Angeles Symphony. She now dedicates her teaching time to private studio work, the Fall Chamber Workshop, and the Summer Strings Workshop, which she began in 1980.