Phillip Pugh, Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey Artistic Director and Conductor of the Pro Arte and Sinfonietta String Orchestras, holds a Master’s degree in music theory and a Bachelor’s degree in music education from Temple University.  In addition to extensive study in violin performance, Mr. Pugh is a registered Suzuki teacher, and has also studied string instrument repair and set-up under the tutelage of leading luthiers.  As a violinist and violist, he performs with the Boheme Opera Company and the New Jersey Capital Philharmonic Orchestra. He also teaches at West Windsor-Plainsboro’s Millstone River School, has served on the faculty of the Csehy Summer School of Music, and maintains an active private teaching studio.  Mr. Pugh has been with the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey since 1988.