The Joy of Music Making
Composing, performing, and editing.
Keep Your Lamps! - Arr. André Thomas, 2019
Live and Virtual Performances
“Gloria Fanfare” was recorded in celebration of the opening of the Ruby Diamond Concert Hall at Florida State University. “Shout for Joy” was a virtual performance of the Yale Camerata during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Kyrie from the Missa da Pacem” is a live performance by the Yale Camerata at the Three Choir Concert in Woosley Hall.
“Alleluia” is the Yale Combined choirs at the Three Choir Concert at Woolsey Hall on Yale campus. The “Alzheimer Stories” is Tallahassee Community Chorus in performance at the Ruby Diamond Hall on the FSU campus. The “Sanctus” is from the Tribute Concert in recognition of his retirement from Florida State University.
Gloria Fanfare
Florida State Combined Choirs
Alleluia
Yale University Combined Choirs
Shout For Joy
Yale Camarata
Alzheimer’s Stories
Tallahassee Community Chorus
Kyrie from Missa da Pacem
Yale Camarata
Sanctus
Florida State University
Recorded Selections
All recordings were recorded live. The “Witness” recording was captured from a performance in Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis Minnesota. “Songs From My Heart” is a collection of recordings of Dr Thomas’ music by the Florida State choral ensembles and the St. Olaf Choir. “True Light” was recorded in the Berliner Dom at the annual Christmas concert of Rundfukor Berlin.
“Remembrance” is a collection of previous performances by the Tallahassee Community Chorus. “My Shepherd Will Supply” is a collection recorded performances of the Florida State University Chamber Choir.
Witness St. Olaf Choir Hastings H.S. Select Chorale Saint Paul Central H.S. Concert Choir VocalEssence Chorus Washburn H.S. Miller Voices
Songs From My Heart F.S.U. Chamber Choir F.S.U. University Singers F.S.U. Choir F.S.U. Womens' Glee Club St. Olaf Choir
True Light Berlin Radio Choir Berlin Philharmonic
Remembrance Tallahassee Community Chorus
My Shephard Will Supply F.S.U. Chamber Choir
Sheet Music & Chorale Series
Dr. Thomas’ compositions are published by Hinshaw Music, Heritage Music, Lawson Gould, Shawnee Press, Roger Dean, Choristers’ Guild, Lorenz, Boosey and Hawkes, and Earthsong.
In addition to composing, Dr. Thomas is the editor of two choral series. One choral series is with Hinshaw music and the other is with Gentry Music. Both series incorporate a wide array of musical compositions.
New Releases
Thomas, André J., Piano/Vocal Score—Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy, Heritage Music Press 45/1635H-3, 2019
Thomas, André J., Octavo—If I Can Help Somebody, Boosey and Hawkes 48024913, 2020
Thomas, André J., Octavo—John Henry, Heritage Music Press 15/3584H, 2020
Boyd, Brandon, Octavo—Sign Me Up, Gentry Music 00370618, Andre Thomas Choral Series, 2021
Vu, Patrick, Octavo—A Golden Day, Gentry JG2597, Andre Thomas Choral Series, 2022
Vu, Patrick, Octavo—There will Come Soft Rains, Hinshaw Music HMC2664, 2023
Educational Videos
Dr. Thomas has produced two instructional videos. The first video "What They See Is What You Get" is about choral conducting, with Rodney Eichenberger. The video illustrates the connection between the conductor’s gesture on the sound of the ensemble.
The second video “Body, Mind, Spirit, Voice" on adolescent voices with Anton Armstrong, illustrates rehearsal techniques in working with younger singers. The video was filmed with a live audience and singers in rehearsal.
Both videos provide the viewer with ideas to invigorate and enhance their rehearsals and conducting.
