Tom Gillette, Music Director
Music Director Tom Gillette brings nearly a half century of community and professional band experience to the podium. A Michigan native, Tom attended Michigan State University, where he studied privately with euphonium virtuoso, Leonard Falcone, and performed in the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and the Spartan Marching Band.
Upon completing his studies at MSU, Tom served for 8 years in the United States Navy Music Program, performing as Euphonium, Tuba, Trombone, French Horn Instrumentalist: Drum Major; Ceremonial Band Conductor; soloist and a variety of administrative functions.
Following Naval service, Tom settled in Chicago’s North Shore area, as Managing Editor for several music periodicals.
