Peter Markes is the 2014 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year and teaches string orchestra in Edmond, OK. In addition, he is the conductor for the Oklahoma Youth Philharmonic. A classically trained violinist and hobby finger style and rhythm guitarist, Peter performs with the band Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road, and with Kyle has performed in over 20 countries in the past 15 years. The duo released their first album, Kyle and Peter: Outside the Box, in 2000. Sleep in Heavenly Peace Music: Peter Markes Lyrics: Joseph Mohr Guitar and lead vocals: Peter Markes Fiddle, background vocal, bass, 2nd guitar: Kyle Dillingham Recorded, mixed and mastered: Kyle Dillingham Cover Art: Andrea Dillingham Photography