Thomas Gerber

Thomas Gerber serves as Assistant Director of Choral Activities at Texas A&M University, where he directs the Century Singers and the Reveliers. Under his leadership, these ensembles have toured both nationally and internationally, with notable performances in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Germany and the Czech Republic. In addition to his work at Texas A&M, Dr. Gerber is the Artistic Director of the Brazos Valley Chorale, a prominent 100+ voice community choir based in the Bryan/College Station area.

Prior to his appointment at Texas A&M, Dr. Gerber was Music Director at Bishop England High School, where he was recognized as the Outstanding New Faculty Member in 2016. From 2018 to 2020, he also served as Associate Music Director of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Chorus, preparing annual performances of Handel’s Messiah and collaborating with CineConcerts on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert and numerous other projects.

Dr. Gerber holds a Bachelor of Arts in Choral and Instrumental Music Education from Luther College, where he was a section leader in the internationally renowned Nordic Choir under the direction of Dr. Allen Hightower and Dr. Edwin Andereck. He earned his Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, studying with Dr. Earl Rivers and Dr. Brett Scott and receiving vocal training from David Adams. Gerber completed the Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting with a related field in Vocal Pedagogy at the University of North Texas, studying with Dr. Allen Hightower, Dr. Kristina MacMullen, Dr. Stephen Austin, Dr. Marques Garrett and Dr. Jeffrey Snider.

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

• Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting, University of North Texas