Thomas Connors

Dr. Thomas Connors joined the music faculty at Kean in 2000 as Director of Instrumental Music and Conducting Studies.  He directs the University Wind Ensemble, Chamber Winds and teaches conducting and several courses in the Music Education program.  Since 2013 he has served as Coordinator of the Music Conservatory.  Prior to coming to Kean he was the Associate Director of Bands and the Director of Athletic Bands at Kent State University.  He also has ten years of experience as a director of bands in the Public Schools of New York and New Hampshire.  He has served as an adjudicator and guest conductor of school bands in several states including New York, South Carolina, Florida And New Jersey where he was the guest conductor for the all-state band in 2009.  In addition, he has served on the executive committees for the New Jersey Music Educators and the New Jersey Band Directors Association where he recently completed a term as Executive Director.  Dr. Connors holds a Ph.D. in Music Education with and Emphasis in Conducting and Wind Band Literature from Florida State University, a M.M. in Conducting from the New England Conservatory, and B.M. degrees from Berklee College of Music in Composition and Music Education.