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Thomas Root

     Professor of Music

Director of Bands, theory chair. Conducts Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Marching Band. Teaches second year theory, form, counterpoint, composition seminar, private composition

email: troot@weber.edu phone: (801)626-6443
Degrees held:   BS, MA in music education & composition - University of Minnesota, 1969, 1973; PhD in composition - Michigan State University, 1986

Professional affiliations: President-elect of the western division of the College Band Directors National Association. American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers; Music Educators National Conference; National Band Association; Pi Kappa Lambda National Honor Society

Areas of Interest: 22 published compositions w/ 4 publishers for band,
chamber ensemble & orchestra. Compositions performed in America, Japan, Australia, Europe

Hobbies, travels, etc.: Adjudicates bands nationally, guest conductor in most
western states, avid golfer.

From:  Minnesota