About Thomas
Chicago-Based Trumpet Player
About
Skills
Education
- About
I am currently a freelance musician and teacher in Chicago. Most recently I can be heard playing trumpet at my friends’ weddings, playing organ at Mass in Chicago, or singing with my band called Clark Foster. I began playing trumpet at the age of 10 years old. In high school and college I studied music and performed in Chicago and Los Angeles. Having served as principal trumpet of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, I gained a deep love for classical music and dedication to learning orchestral trumpet. My passion for playing trumpet took me to Italy, where I toured after college with the John Hersey High School band as a featured soloist. The trumpet teachers and music educators who had the most significant impact on my learning were Bryan Majure, Chris O’Hara, Boyde Hood, and Scott Casagrande. - Military Experience
I am a Military Intelligence Non-Commissioned Officer, E-5. I have served 6 years in the United States Army Reserves. In 2019, I deployed to the Kingdom of Jordan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and am a Veteran. I currently serve at my unit based in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I contribute to the mission of the 88th Readiness Divisions Casualty Operations by performing Live Taps on Bugle to honor our nation’s Veterans at Military Funeral Honors services. I am a Certified Combat Lifesaver.
- Trumpet
- Bb Trumpet
- C Trumpet
- Piccolo Trumpet
- Natural Trumpet
- Bugle
- Flugelhorn
- Classical
- Jazz
- Latin
- Folk - Voice
- Schola, Gregorian Chant
- Tenor Soloist
- Lead Vocals: Rock, Jazz, and Acoustic - Concert Coordinator
- Concert coordination and logistics
- 2013-2016
Northwestern University, Bachelor of Science in Music Theory and Composition - 2018-2019
U.S. Army School of Intelligence Studies, Ft. Huachuca - Trumpet Teachers
Boyde Hood | Retired Faculty University of Southern California
Tom Hooten | Principal Trumpet Los Angeles Philharmonic
Christopher Still | Trumpet, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Jim Wilt | Faculty Colburn Music Conservatory
Robert Sullivan | Principal Trumpet Cincinnati Symphony
