Tom
is a native of Buffalo, NY. He attended Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, NY where he majored in Music Education and trumpet
performance.
After
10 years in the United States Air Force, Tom has settled down in Charleston,
SC where he now works as a Network Design Engineer.
Tom
comes from a very musical background...his father has been a
director in
S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. since 1984. Tom has been an active
Barbershopper since 1986. He has been in four quartets, directed
the Fort Sumter Harmonizers (SPEBSQSA), and now directs the Southern
Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adeline's International.
Tom has
directed the chorus since 2000 and has helped the chorus climb the ranks
from 15th place to winning Division A 2nd place Chorus medals at the
2006 Region 14's competition.
At the 2001 Regional Competition Tom lead the chorus
in winning the Most Improved Chorus as well as receiving, for himself, the
Sonny Harmon award. He has been on the Regional Music Faculty for
several years, specializing in the sound and expression categories.
Tom enjoys coaching quartets and choruses for both the men and the women.
