Thomas W. Jefferson
Thomas Wade Jefferson is a contemporary pianist and composer who is currently a member of the faculty at North Park University in Chicago, Illinois.3 His academic background and professional activities demonstrate a focus on both performance and composition, particularly for the piano.
Education and Professional Development
Thomas W. Jefferson is a native of Galveston, Texas.1 His extensive musical training includes advanced degrees from institutions in the Chicago area. He earned his Master of Music (M.M.) in Piano Performance in Chicago1 and went on to receive his Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the Northwestern University School of Music in Evanston, Illinois1.
As an educator, Professor Jefferson is affiliated with North Park University, where his duties include providing instruction, specifically mentioned in the context of the University Orchestra, in conjunction with other faculty members.2
Development as a Composer
Jefferson's path as a composer is closely tied to his work as a concert pianist, as he often performs his own compositions. His compositions include original settings and arrangements rooted in spiritual and devotional music, reflecting a specific and developed area of focus in his creative output.3
Known Works
Thomas W. Jefferson's known works, which he has performed in public concerts, include:
Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs: A concert program of piano music.3
Three Original Psalm Settings: Included in a recital program focused on devotional music.3
Selected Hymn and Spiritual Arrangements: Featured from his two-volume collection.3
"Let It Shine: Spirituals for Piano" (Two-Volume Collection): The source for his performed arrangements.3
Footnotes and References
[1] Thomas W. Jefferson Videos - ReverbNation.
[2] Ensembles - North Park University.
[3] Lunchtime Concert Series: Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs (by Thomas W. Jefferson) - NPM.
List of Resources with Linkable URLs
Thomas W. Jefferson Videos - ReverbNation
Ensembles - North Park University
Lunchtime Concert Series: Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs (by Thomas W. Jefferson)15