About
Thomas Henry Osborne is a composer, educator, and percussionist currently based in Waco, Texas. At 21 years of age, he has already established a multifaceted career in performance, composition, and education. Thomas is currently a senior at Baylor University, earning Bachelor of Music in Performance under the mentorship of Todd Meehan and Arlo Shultis, with additional studies in composition with Ben Johansen. He has performed under conductors including J. Eric Wilson, Isaiah Odajima, Stuart Ivey, and Miguel Harth-Bedoya.
From the football field to the orchestra hall, Thomas is no stranger to captivating audiences in a variety of settings. He was a featured performer with the Baylor Wind Ensemble, appearing at national conferences such as CBDNA, TMEA, and the Midwest Clinic. In the chamber music world, Thomas recently collaborated on the world premiere of Gardens by Ivan Trevino with the Baylor Percussion Group.
Thomas has also enjoyed virtuosic marching percussion experience. Most notably, he performed with the Santa Clara Vanguard in 2024, receiving the Fred Sanford Award for High Percussion Performance—an honor recognizing excellence in one of the most celebrated percussion programs in the marching arts. During this time, he worked closely with renowned percussion educators and arrangers Paul and Sandi Rennick.
Thomas is a sought-after percussion choir, and film composer, with works premiered across the United States beginning in 2022. His upcoming work Note Blocks: Three Collections from C418’s “Minecraft” was premiered by the Baylor Percussion Group in 2025 and set for publication in early 2026. He wrote the original score for Inside The Lines, directed by Paul Vassar, which was accepted into the 2025 Waco Black Glasses Film Festival.
An active educator, Thomas has served as a percussion instructor for programs across every major Texas metroplex, including leading programs in Leander and McKinney ISD. He also serves as a staff member for the Baylor Drumline, as the primary voice and contributor for development within the university’s marching percussion program.
Outside of music, Thomas is a dedicated community volunteer and enthusiast of science and technology. He is a licensed amateur radio operator and has served as a trained storm spotter with the National Weather Service. A lifelong soccer fan, he continues to stay engaged with the sport after spending his childhood overseas in Oxford, England.
No matter the setting, Thomas Osborne continues to cultivate a diverse and forward-thinking musical career. Whether in the concert hall, classroom, or rehearsal field, his work reflects a deep commitment to musical excellence, collaboration, and community engagement. As he prepares for a series of upcoming creative projects, Osborne remains focused on shaping the next generation of percussionists and contributing meaningfully to the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music.
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