André Thomas

Dr. André Jerome Thomas (born 1952) is a composer, arranger and choral conductor. He attended Friends University, Northwestern University (M.M.), and the University of Illinois (D.M.A.). Today, he holds the positions of Director of Choral Activities and Professor of Choral Music Education at the Florida State University College of Music, where he directs the Chamber Choir.

Dr. Thomas is among the highest demanded choir directors for All-State and Honor choirs all over the world.Fact|date=August 2008 He has conducted All-State choirs in every state that has an All-State chorus, except for Delaware and Rhode Island. He has also conducted choirs throughout Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and Australia.

Along with Moses Hogan, Thomas is known for popular compositions and arrangements in the tradition of the African American spiritual.

elected works

*"African Noel"
*"Goin' Up to Glory"
*"Hold Fast to Dreams" (text by Langston Hughes)
*"I Hear America Singing"
*"Keep Your Lamps!"
*"Ride the Chariot"
*"Go Down'n the Valley and Pray!"
*"Walk the Streets of Gold"
*"Beautiful City"
*"I Dream A World"
*"Fences"
*"If You're Happy/Amen"
*"Go Where I Send Thee"
*"Band of Angels"
*"Goin' Up to Glory"
*"Walk in the Light"
*"Let everything"
*"I'm Gonna Sing"
*"Good News"
*"I'm a Rolling"
*"Rockin' Jerusalem"
*"When the Trumpet Sounds"
*"Heaven"
*"The Kingdom"
*"Here's a Pretty Little Baby"
*"Rise Up shepherds and Follow"
*"Deep River"
*"Death is Gonna Lay His Cold Icy Hands on Me"
*"Great Day"
*"Drinking Gourd"

External links

* [http://www.music.fsu.edu/thomas.htm Bio at FSU]