Philip Hemmo is known throughout the Unites States as a teacher and performer of the classical guitar. As a faculty member at the University of Arizona, Pima Communtiy College, and his new post at the University of Illinois, Springfield, he continues to foster the next generation of classical guitarist. His academic training includes degrees from the University of Arizona (B.M.) and Illinois State University (M.M.), as well as study at the Rubin Academy in Tel Aviv. He has been featured in concert throughout the US and Mexico as a soloist as well as working with symphonies and chamber ensembles. He has performed such large ensemble works as Ramancero Gitano by Castanuavo-Tedesco, Concerto in D Major by Antonio Vivaldi, Fantasia para un Gentilhombre by Joaquin Rodrigo, as well as numerous small ensemble work. Mr. Hemmo’s students include international competition winners, performing artists, and current University Instructors.