Orchestra Director
Mr. Phillip Pagal has been the Orchestra Director at Ridge View High School since 2005. Before he came to South Carolina he taught orchestra for three years in the Ohio Public School System. He received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio and received his National Board Teaching Certificate in music in 2008.
Under his direction, the Ridge View High School orchestra program has received numerous Superior and Excellent Ratings in SCMEA events and State Competitions. His students consistently audition for and are accepted to the Midlands Region Orchestra and the South Carolina All-State Orchestra.
Mr. Pagal's professional affiliations include the Music Educators National Conference, the South Carolina Music Educators Association, and American String Teachers Association. As a violinist Mr. Pagal performs regularly with the Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra. He is also the region chair of the SCMEA Orchestra Division. Mr. Pagal enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
Under his direction, the Ridge View High School orchestra program has received numerous Superior and Excellent Ratings in SCMEA events and State Competitions. His students consistently audition for and are accepted to the Midlands Region Orchestra and the South Carolina All-State Orchestra.
Mr. Pagal's professional affiliations include the Music Educators National Conference, the South Carolina Music Educators Association, and American String Teachers Association. As a violinist Mr. Pagal performs regularly with the Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra. He is also the region chair of the SCMEA Orchestra Division. Mr. Pagal enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
