With over 130 publications, Tom is known for the wide variety of his output. His work ranges from the unique library of five-finger arrangements with accompaniments to the very successful Essential Dictionary of Music Notation and Essential Dictionary of Orchestration. His arrangements in the Movie Heroes for Students series and Play Praise series have become staples in piano teachers’ libraries. He is also one of the primary arrangers in the popular 27 books for the Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Top Hits, Greatest Hits, and Patriotic Solos series. Most recently he has introduced the Piece by Piece series of original piano works for students, offering his unique use of harmonies and color.
As Alfred’s Vice President of Production and Director of Keyboard Operations, Tom has the opportunity to combine his design and illustration talents with his experience as a composer and pianist. His outgoing personality also allows him to excel as a popular Alfred clinician, offering special insights into Alfred’s latest publications.
After studying music in his native North Dakota, Tom graduated with honors from the University of Southern California, where he received a music degree in composition. He continued his education as a Charles Ditson Scholar at Yale University, receiving his masters of music degree in composition.
The recipient of two consecutive Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards for best original theatrical music, Tom has also been awarded an ASCAP composition prize, two consecutive Rena Greenwald Awards, and a Jimmy McHugh Composition Prize. His recording experience includes a highly successful recording of original piano music entitled Dance Preludes for use in ballet instruction. For many years, he has worked extensively in the dance and theater fields, both as a pianist and composer.
5-Finger Piano
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 947980
The most practical and comprehensive resource for composers, arrangers and orchestrators
Essential Dictionary Series
Book
Item no.: 340004
The most practical and concise source for music notation
Essential Dictionary Series
Book (softcover)
Item no.: 374098
20 of Their Most Popular Works
Easy Piano
for: Piano; voice ad lib.
Music score
Item no.: 469065
Am
for: Piano
Piano Solo
Item no.: 1561202
C
for: Piano
Piano Solo
Item no.: 1561193
Star Wars
for: Big Note Piano
Item no.: 1529016
for: Piano
Item no.: 1523179
for Piano solo
Signature Series
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 682373
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 939025
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 948518
TV, Film, Musical und Show
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 848254
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 941928
7 Original Intermediate Piano Solos
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 890251
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
for: Big Note Piano
Item no.: 1529102
Star Wars
for: Big Note Piano
Item no.: 1529099
Star Wars
for: Five Finger Piano
Item no.: 1529097
for: Five Finger Piano
Item no.: 1528775
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 898562
Five Finger Piano
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 850058
With Optional Duet Accompaniment
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 888725
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 946168
9 Blockbuster Themes arranged for Piano with Optional Duet Accompaniments
5 Finger
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 560400
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 947439
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
for: Big Note Piano
Item no.: 1529073
Star Wars
for: Five Finger Piano
Item no.: 1529017
for: Piano
Item no.: 1527720
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 894057
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 893670
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 893054
14 Zany Melodies Arranged for Piano with Optional Duet Accompaniments
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 848327
9 Piano Arrangements of Contemporary Worship Songs
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 848282
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 850124
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 850102
TV, Film, Musical und Show
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 849959
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 843660
Sonata No. 1 for the Piano
for: Piano
Music score, CD
Item no.: 654939
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 849051
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 898482
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 892413
for: Piano
Item no.: 1522211
12 of His Original Piano Solos
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 680190
12 of His Original Piano Solos
jedes Stück mit optionaler Begleitstimme für den Lehrer
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 680188
from "A Star is born"
Big-Note Piano
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 684107
Jazz
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 888349
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 848392
Geistliche Musik
for: Piano
Single edition
Item no.: 850013