Thomas Hodgman
Associate Professor of Music, Adrian College
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Read current and accurate information about Tom Hodgman, choral director at Adrian College. Here you may learn about Tom's teaching career as well as some information about his family life and interests. Hodgman's evaluations are a testament to his excellent teaching and leadership in the community.
Career:
Tom Hodgman has been teaching music in higher education for nearly twenty years.
Hodgman recently returned from a semester of teaching at the European University of Cyprus. A semester sabbatical from Adrian College allowed for the opportunity for him and his family to live on the Mediterranean Sea from January to May, 2009.
He currently teaches at Adrian College where he is an associate professor of Music and serves as Department Chair. He has been at Adrian College for 10 years.
His choirs have toured and performed throughout Australia, Europe and Asia.
His choirs have performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center and on CBS television.
In 2007, the Adrian College Choir performed for the President of the United States and members of congress.
In 2008, the Adrian College Choir performed for government officials of the People's Republic of China in the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, China.
Tom Hodgman also serves as the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Lenawee Community Chorus, a chorus of 75 adult singers from Lenawee County.
College Courses taught:
College Choir
Chamber Choir
Conducting
Choral Methods
Choral Repertoire
Survey of Music
Vocal Pedagogy
Applied Voice
Aural Skills
Theory
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Tom's first faculty photo-Fall, 1987.
A long time ago...
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Tom Hodgman has received excellent teaching evaluations and letters of support from hundreds of administrators, colleagues, students and alumni. He was granted tenure and promoted to associate professor in 2002. You may read a collection of these documents by clicking on "Evaluations".
Family:
Tom Hodgman has been happily married for 15 years and has two wonderful
children. You may learn more about his family by clicking on "Family".
Tommy & Sarah
Publications:
While publishing has not been a focus in his
career, Dr. Hodgman has authored three books and a handful of articles and research
studies. Click on "Publications" for more information.
While family and career keep him very busy, Tom finds time to pursue the activities and hobbies that interest him. Click on "Interests" to learn about what he does in his spare time.
Education:
Doctor of Musical Arts (Conducting)
Eastman School of Music, 1995
Master of Music (Conducting)
Westminster Choir College, 1992
Bachelor of Music (Conducting)
Chapman University, 1986
Feedback: Tom Hodgman enjoys hearing from friends, family, colleagues and students. Feel free to send a message and say hello.