Thomas S. Wise is currently in his thirteenth
year as Music
Director/Conductor at Red Lion Senior High School in Red Lion,
Pa. Some of his active ensembles include Concert Choir, Mixed
Chorus, Show Choir, Barbershop Quartet, and Women's Ensemble.
Mr. Wise's position also includes his vocal direction in the
yearly all-school musical productions.
Besides his vocal instruction over the past 11 years, Mr Wise
has served as Red Lion's Marching Band director for six years
and is currently in his fifth year as Assistant Marching
Band
director and "Voice of the Lions." Other
accomplishments
include successfully hosting 1995-1996
District 7 Chorus
at Red Lion.
Tom's educational background consists of a B.S. Degree and
Master's Degree in Music Education, both received at West
Chester University, in 1986 and 1992, respectively. He has
continued his education with credits beyond his Master's
Degree from institutions including Millersville University,
Carlow College, and University of the Arts.
Mr. Wise is an active member of the following professional
music organizations: American Choral Directors
Association(ACDA),
Music Educator's National
Conference(MENC),
and Pennsylvania Music Educator's
Association(PMEA).
His hobbies include golfing,
hunting/fishing, watching professional sports,
(big fan of the Eagles and Orioles!), and playing volleyball.
Tom is very active in his church where he fills the positions
of
Youth Sunday School teacher, chorister, Lay Evangelism Team
Member,
and Promise Keepers member.