Phillip Stevens, violist, has been a member of the Colorado Symphony since 1996 and is currently
Affiliate Professor of Viola at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Phillip teaches privately, and is
active in educating youth through the programs of the Colorado Symphony, Friends of Chamber Music,
and Englewood Arts.
Phillip began his musical education in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. While completing his
Bachelor’s degree the University of Michigan studying with Yizhak Schotten, he won first prize in the
Viola division of the 1994 National ASTA Music Competition. He continued his formal education at
Northwestern University, where he received his Master’s degree studying under Peter Slowik. Phillip
spent many summers attending the Aspen Music Festival and performing as a member of the Grant Park
Symphony Orchestra.
Chamber music has always been an important part of Phillip’s career, being a founding member of the
Sheridan Chamber Players in Chicago, and more recently as a member of the Ivy Street Ensemble in
Denver. In addition to the busy concert schedule, CD recordings, and radio broadcasts, he has
participated in the Chintimini Chamber Music Festival in Corvallis, Oregon, and the Off the Hook Arts
Summerfest in Ft. Collins, CO, including performances with the Miami String Quartet.
Phillip currently serves as an artistic director of the Chamber Music at the Mansion series at the
Highlands Ranch Mansion, and performs regularly with the Lone Tree Arts Center, the Front Range
Chamber Players, and the Grand Teton Music Festival. Additionally, he has been featured in recital at
the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall as part of the DCINY Distinguished Concert Artist Series.