About
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Thomas Henry Osborne is a composer, educator, and percussionist based in Waco, TX. At 22 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. After his graduation in May 2026, he will assume the role of Assistant Director of Bands and Director of Percussion at Paetow High School in Katy, TX.
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 enjoyed virtuosic marching percussion experience. Most notably, he performed with the Santa Clara Vanguard in 2024, receiving the Fred Sanford Award for Best 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 2026. He wrote the original score for the short films Inside The Lines, directed by Paul Vassar, and Gone, directed by Blake Miele—both films were featured at the Black Glasses Film Festival in Waco, TX.
Thomas is an active educator and has served as a percussion instructor for programs across every major Texas metroplex, including leading programs in Leander, McKinney, and Katy ISD. He also serves as on the percussion staff for the Baylor Drumline, providing both direct instruction to the group and arrangements for their field shows.
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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