Thomas Childs is a composer interested in the collision of popular and classical music. His diverse experiences and studies in both of these areas range from studio and live work in Nashville and elsewhere to solo compositions for hardanger fiddle and English horn to chamber and orchestral works. In his music, he seeks to find a balance of accessibility and complexity to interest a broad spectrum of listeners. The inflections of jazz and pop genres in his work create music that is hopefully as fun for you to listen to as it is for him to write.
Thomas received his Bachelor of Music degree in Songwriting from Berklee College of Music in 1999 and spent many years active in the commercial music industry. Returning to concert composition, he completed his Master of Music from Duquesne University. Mr. Childs’ works have been performed from Pittsburgh to Paris. He has had works performed by the Grammy-winning group eighth blackbird, Alia Musica and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra among others. He has studied with David Stock, Robert Beaser, and David Cutler. He is currently studying with Dr. Ricardo Lorenz at Michigan State University and teaching at a nearby college. He enjoys his role as an educator as well as working on commissions. At last assessment, Thomas has no spare time, but if he did he'd be reading a book.