Director of Music

Philipp Pletcher

Plymouth's Director of Music since 2008, Philip W. Pletcher, has been a Plymouth member since 2001. A pianist, he has been active in music since age four and has played throughout the United States and Canada.  Phil serves as Administrative Director and Pianist for the Grand Rapids Musicians’ League Youth Choirs, maintains a private teaching studio, acts as a staff accompanist at Grand Valley State University and adjudicates for regional competitions.  He performs in the piano/vocal trio colla voce and accompanies the Schubert Male Chorus. 

Phil was formerly on the accompanying staff at Calvin College and for seven years held the position of Music Director at St. Cecilia Music Society, where he administered all of the performance and educational programs and produced the popular annual Eight Piano Concert.  

Phil received his bachelor’s degree in piano performance from Bethel College in consortium with Indiana University.  His graduate study was at Michigan State University under Ralph Votapek.  He serves on the board of directors of the Grand Rapids Bach Festival and on the Advisory Council for the Calvin College Artist Series.  He is also the Piano Representative for the Michigan Music Association.