Thomas Gerber

Originally from Austin, Minnesota, Thomas Gerber serves as the assistant director of choral activities at Texas A&M University, where he is honored to direct the Century Singers and the Reveliers. Before arriving at Texas A&M, he served as music director at Bishop England High School, where he conducted the mixed choir, chorale and chamber choir. During his tenure, the choirs of Bishop England made their Carnegie Hall debut, performing Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna and the Carnegie Hall premiere of William Menefields, Prism. In 2016, he was the recipient of the Outstanding New Faculty Member award. During his time at Bishop England, he also taught music history and music theory and was the music director for the annual spring musicals.

Gerber served as the associate music director of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Chorus from 2018-2020. During this time, he had the pleasure of preparing annual performances of Handel’s Messiah. Additionally, in 2019 he prepared the chorus for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in collaboration with CineConcerts and their Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series.

Gerber received his Bachelor of Arts in Choral and Instrumental Music Education from Luther College in Decorah, IA, under Dr. Allen Hightower and Dr. Edwin Andereck, where he was a section leader of the internationally acclaimed Nordic Choir. Gerber received his Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) in Cincinnati, OH, under the tutelage of Dr. Earl Rivers and Dr. Brett Scott while also studying voice with David Adams. While at CCM, Gerber served as a graduate research assistant to Dr. Eva Floyd and also taught the undergraduate voice methods class and voice lessons. Currently, he is finishing up his Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting with a related field in Vocal Pedagogy at the University of North Texas, where he is a student of Dr. Allen Hightower, Dr. Kristina MacMullen and Dr. Stephen Austin.

Gerber has an extensive background in outdoor ministry and enjoys working with students of all ages and abilities. He has a strong desire to make music available to those who might not have the opportunity or the means. He is passionate about getting as many people involved in a choir as possible, all while creating a sense of community through musical creation. When he’s not performing, Tom can be found jogging or walking his dog, Chloe, and enjoying the outdoors.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Choral and Instrumental Music Education, Luther College

• Master of Music in Choral Conducting, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music