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Thomas P. Smith

A native of Philadelphia, Thomas P. Smith began his study of the organ at age 16, while a student at St. Joseph's Preparatory School. His first teacher was John Binsfeld, Organist and Choirmaster at historic Old Christ Church, Philadelphia.   In 2002, Tom received the Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance and Sacred Music from Duquesne University, having studied with John Walker and David Craighead. While in Pittsburgh, he served for three years as Organ Scholar and Assistant Organist at Calvary Episcopal Church.

In 2004, Tom was chosen to participate in the London Organ Summer Course, an intensive week-long series of lessons and masterclasses with several of England's leading organists. While in London, he made his European debut with performances at Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, and St. Giles Church, Cripplegate.

In May 2005, Tom was awarded the Master of Music degree from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, where he studied with Donald Sutherland. At Peabody, he was a two-time recipient of the Dorothy L. deCourt Prize in Organ Performance, as well as a Peabody Career Development Grant.

A Colleague of the American Guild of Organists and Chair of Region III of the Association of Anglican Musicians, Tom serves as Director of Music at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Bethesda, Maryland, where he oversees a growing music program. In addition to his duties at the Church, Tom maintains an active schedule of teaching and performing.