MLMF 2026 Fellows (coming soon)

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Over 30 years ago, Chet Russell had the vision of adding a music component to Voice of Wilderness programing. Raised by a mother who studied as a concert pianist, Chet was keenly aware of the power of music to the soul.

Brent Phillips has been on the faculty at Baylor since 2004 and prior to that was a soloist and trombonist with the "President's Own" US Marine Band - Washington DC. As a young boy, he began backpacking and rock climbing as a participant on VOW trips with Chet. ​​​​