Born in Belmont, Port of Spain in the beautiful island of Trinidad and Tobago, Earl Mentor Phillip is a trained opera singer and has performed in musical plays, and theaters, and with symphony orchestras. Phillip's voice training has been in the classic mode and his extensive repertoire includes German, French, Italian as well as English material, which include Gospel and Negro spirituals. As a concert vocalist and baritone, Phillip has performed throughout most of the United States and Caribbean.

Among his awards are first place in the North American Guild Voice Competition, African-American Singer of the Year in 1986, first runner-up in the Metropolitan Opera Regional and Outstanding Young Vocalist of New Jersey.

Phillip has conducted several Master Classes and Workshops at several universities across the United States and for children as well. He is a lively clinician, his quick sense of humor and self-deprecating manner are most-winning. He is a fine teacher with vivid insight. Phillip is a great story teller and his presentations are thought provoking and he is a delightful performer. For further information contact Phillip Mentor at phillip571@live.com or call 908-812-5168.

Doors will open at 7PM. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.  Refreshments will be available for a small charge.  Please plan to arrive prior to the scheduled starting time. All Bookhouse programs take place in the Edinger Community Room of the Hughes Building, Eastern Monroe Public Library, located at 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg.  For more BookHouse information, please call Linnae Cintron at 570-421-0800 x28 or visit www.monroepl.org/bookhouse.html

BookHouse 2012 Upcoming Programs

Four Shillings Short —  Celtic Musicians - May 18th

Tom Doyle & Sandy Cory - Tribute to Les & Mary Paul – June 22nd

Toby Walker – Blues Musician - July 27th

Matthew Fishteyn -  Composer/Pianist - Sept. 21st

Judy Cook – “Ghosts” – Oct. 26th