Mark Thomas (flutist)
Mark Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 24, 1931 Lakeland, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | January 24, 2022 (aged 90) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Genres | Classical |
| Instrument(s) | Flute |
Mark Thomas (April 24, 1931 – January 24, 2022) was an American flutist and music educator who studied under William Kincaid. Thomas was also the founder and honorary president of the National Flute Association.
Early life and education[edit]
Thomas was born in Lakeland, Florida. He earned a bachelor's degree in flute performance from the Peabody Institute in 1949. After graduating, Thomas enlisted in the United States Army. He was a member of the United States Army Band until 1958.[1]
Career[edit]
In 1972, Thomas, along with several other flutists, founded the National Flute Association in Anaheim, California.[2] In 2005, Thomas received the National Flute Association's Distinguished Service Award for his work in founding and helping it develop into an international organization. Thomas has performed at the White House for four presidents and has served on the faculty of American University, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the University of Notre Dame, and George Washington University.[3]
Personal life[edit]
Thomas died in Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 24, 2022.[4]
Selected discography[edit]
- Sounds of Gold (with Christine Croshaw) (Golden Crest Records, 1980)
- Images (with Christine Croshaw) (Golden Crest Records, 1982)
- Contrasts (with Christine Croshaw) (Golden Crest Records, 1983)
References[edit]
- ^ "Mark Stanton Thomas Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". www.throbertson.com. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
- ^ Erica Oglesby (August 11, 2011). "Local man takes flute convention back home". Charlotte, NC: South Charlotte Weekly. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
- ^ "2005 National Flute Association Distinguished Service Award". National Flute Association. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
- ^ "Remembering Mark Thomas, founder of the NFA". National Flute Association. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
External links[edit]
- Mark Thomas – National Flute Association 2005 National Service Award
- Mark Thomas Flutist website
- Mark Thomas Interview NAMM Oral History Library (2013)
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