Thomas Norton

Thomas Norton is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Music at the State University of New York at Oswego, where he specializes in percussion instruction. His affiliations include leadership roles as Music Director at Oswego First United Methodist Church and entrepreneurship in instrument repair services for regional schools.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Commercial Music (Music Technology), Belmont University
• Associate’s in Music, Onondaga Community College

His scholarly interests emphasize practical and technical aspects of music:

• Music Education: Pedagogy for diverse learners, including studio teaching and marching band coaching.
• Percussion: Performance across orchestral, operatic, and community ensembles.
• Music Technology: Integration of technology in commercial music applications.

Norton actively contributes to music education through student mentorship in his studio and community ensembles, though no formal awards or publications are documented.