Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Music Teacher: Mr. Thomas Willmann

For the past 5 years Mr. Thomas Willmann has been teaching in Colorado, one year in Fort Collins and 4 years in Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak Prep. He taught in Indianapolis for 6 months at the Sycamore School (for Gifted and Talented) for a colleague of his on maternity leave.

Thomas Willmann grew up in St. Louis Missouri and graduated from Kirkwood High School in 2001. He studied music in Band, Choir, Jazz, and Music Theory throughout as well as participating in Orchestra and Acting. He was in St. Louis Wind Ensemble, All-Suburban band and did the All-State Solo and Ensemble several years.

After High School Thomas attended Butler University and received his Bachelor of Music Education from the Jordan College of Fine Arts. His principle instrument is the Tromboen under the tutelage of Jared Rodin of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. During his time playing with the Symphonic Wind Ensemble Thomas traveled to perform in St. Petersburg Russia. He was a volunteer trombonist for the CSU youth symphony in Fort Collins.

Thomas’ experience includes Expeditionary/Outward Bound, Gifted and Talented, K-12 in both public and private/charter schools, directing stage plays, teaching Rock climbing, and coaching M.S. basketball. He is an Eagle scout through the Boy Scouts of America.

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