Paul David Thomas

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Paul David Thomas

Biography

Paul David Thomas (b. 1981) is an American composer and educator.

Originally from northeastern Ohio, Paul received degrees in composition from Cedarville University and Bowling Green State University and a Ph.D. in composition from the University of North Texas. Paul studied composition with Marilyn Shrude, Elainie Lillios, Cindy McTee, Andrew May, David Bithell, and Joseph Klein and piano with John Mortensen.

Dr. Thomas is assistant professor and coordinator of music theory and composition at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Tx. Before his position at TWU, Paul taught at the University of North Texas and Dallas Baptist University

His wide range of compositional interests include writing for performer and electronics, acoustic chamber music, and group improvisation. Paul's acoustic and electronic music has been presented throughout the United States and Europe, including SEAMUS, TMEA, and CMS National and Regional Conferences.

Paul is also an active choral composer, writing music for choirs of all skill levels. His music has been performed at ACDA, TMEA, MS/JH National Conference for Choral Music, and at various district and region concerts throughout the country.

Paul plays accordion in the free improvisation ensemble Impulse and is an active free-lance accompanist.


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