Background
Garriss, Phyllis Weyer was born on December 25, 1923 in Hastings, Nebraska, United States. Daughter of Frank Elmer and Mabelle Claire (Carey) Weyer.
Garriss, Phyllis Weyer was born on December 25, 1923 in Hastings, Nebraska, United States. Daughter of Frank Elmer and Mabelle Claire (Carey) Weyer.
AB, Bachelor of Music, Hastings College, 1945. Master of Music, University Rochester, 1948.
Instructor, DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, 1948-1951;
associate professor music, Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1951-1994;
associate professor emerita, part-time professor, Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina, since 1994. Instructor Cannon Music Camp, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, since 1973. Visiting instructor Ball State University, Muncie, summers 1951, 53.
Director Lamar Stringfield Chamber Music Camp, Meredith College, since 1980. Board directors Raleigh Symphony Orchestra, Raleigh Chamber Music Guild. Member various symphonic groups as violinist, including Roanoke Symphony, Raleigh Civic Symphony, Duke U. Symphony, Tri-City Chamber Orchestra, Raleigh Symphony Orchestra, Capital Chamber Music Ensemble.
Member Raleigh Civic Council, 1958-1960. Board directors Raleigh Comty. Museum School, 1993-1997, North Carolina Federation Music Clubs, 1988-1996.
Member Philanthropic and Educational Organization. Member American String Teachers Association (correspondent secretary 1950-1954, Distinguished Service award 1979), Music Teachers National Association, Music Educators National Conference, Local 500 Musicians Association (board directors since 1980), Raleigh Music Club (president 1958-1960, 93-95), Pi Kappa Lambda, Mu Phi Epsilon.
Married William Philip Garriss, August 28, 1954. Children: Daniel, Meredith, Margaret.