Tom Wright Resume

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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



Played for traditional and contemporary settings



Part of a 3 person vocal team traveling to different community churches performing current Christian music



Began teaching private lessons in guitar and piano



Composed music which was played at church services



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



Regularly accompanied on special music



Sang special music at worship



Taught 30 music students

Brad Sturtz

1995-1997

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Rev. Mark Bussert



Original director of contemporary music service



Worked with 10 volunteers



continued teaching and composing music

1997.2003

Various Sales Jobs



Sold windows and siding



Consistently top producer in Chicago area



Saw average of 15 prospects a week closed 50% of sales with average ticket of $15,000

2003-Present

Professional Musician



Played Piano and sang at venues ranging from “The Red Head Piano Bar” downtown Chicago to Beacon Hill Community Retirement Community, Lombard, IL.



Continued teaching and composing music



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.

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