Thomas Glovier

Thomas Glovier serves as an Instructor of Commercial Music, Jazz Piano, and Jazz Theory across Commercial Music, Community Arts, Music (B.A. and B.M.), Music Education, and Music Therapy programs. He holds advanced training in jazz performance and composition with international performance experience.

His educational background includes:

• Master of Music in Performance - Jazz Studies from Florida State University (with teaching assistantship)
• Bachelor of Arts in Performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (specializing in Classical Piano Composition, Jazz Theory, and Arranging)

Mr. Glovier's creative work centers on jazz performance and composition, with documented arrangements for ensembles including the FSU Jazz Ensemble, IUP Jazz Ensemble, 'Late Nite' Jazz Ensemble, Real Silk Band, Phoenix Jazz Project, and Traverser Saxophone Quartet. His performance career spans Pittsburgh and European venues across Russia, Belgium, Prague, Budapest, Krakow, Vienna, Germany, and London. Influenced by jazz legends Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, and Russell Ferrante, he bridges traditional jazz with contemporary commercial applications through his teaching and creative output.

His instructional focus provides students with practical training in jazz theory and piano performance, enriched by extensive professional experience. While specific grant details are unavailable, his graduate teaching assistantship at Florida State University demonstrates early engagement in music pedagogy.