Phone 630.200.

6022

Thomas Wright

Objective Liturgical Music Director

Highlight of Highly motivated and ambitious

Qualifications 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 Tri-Community Bible Church Elk Grove, IL

Rev. Jim Veletta
• 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 Brad Sturtz
• Volunteer Pianist for contemporary service
• Regularly accompanied on special music
• Sang special music at worship
• Taught 30 music students
 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.