Phone 630.200.6022
Thomas Wright Objective
Liturgical Music Director
Highlight of Qualifications
Highly motivated and ambitious Dedicated musician and composer Develops individuals to find their musical core
Work Experience
1981-1983 U. S. Marines • Guarded government weapons on U.S. Aircraft Carriers • Ship’s organist- Played for multi-denominational services 1983-1987 Lighthouse Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL Rev. Gary Hudson • Began composing music • Played 3 services a week • Worked with 15 volunteers • Led Sunday morning bible study-Average attendance 100/week • Directed special music on a weekly basis 1987-1991 Rev. Jim Veletta
Tri-Community Bible Church
Elk Grove, IL
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Played for traditional and contemporary settings
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Part of a 3 person vocal team traveling to different community churches performing current Christian music
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Began teaching private lessons in guitar and piano
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Composed music which was played at church services
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Worked with 15 volunteers - average attendance 100/week
1991-1995 •
Hendricks Piano
Downers Grove, IL
Piano Sales
• Custumer Service 1991-1995 Peace Lutheran Church •
Volunteer Pianist for contemporary service
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Regularly accompanied on special music
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Sang special music at worship
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Taught 30 music students
Brad Sturtz
1995-1997
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Rev. Mark Bussert
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Original director of contemporary music service
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Worked with 10 volunteers
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continued teaching and composing music
1997.2003
Various Sales Jobs
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Sold windows and siding
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Consistently top producer in Chicago area
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Saw average of 15 prospects a week closed 50% of sales with average ticket of $15,000
2003-Present
Professional Musician
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Played Piano and sang at venues ranging from “The Red Head Piano Bar” downtown Chicago to Beacon Hill Community Retirement Community, Lombard, IL.
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Continued teaching and composing music
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Traditional service musician at Grace Lutheran, Streamwood, IL
References Matt Bechter-Trinity Lutheran •
Thomas has moved me toward deeper worship and commitment to my church life. His original music is especially inspiring..
Brad Stirtz-Music Director Peace Lutheran Church •
Thomas has worked well with vaious vocalists and can be depended on to play charts on sight for all forms of church music
Judy Feldhausen-Professional Success Coach and Vocalist •
As a soloist at Grace, Thomas has patiently worked with me to make our contributions meaningful and inspirational. Singing his original Christian music is a blessing for me and brings those that hear it closer to their spirit.