Thomas Dawkins, a distinguished graduate of Brandeis University, achieved the highest honors in Music and was awarded the inaugural Ira Gershwin Prize for his exceptional music performance. Throughout his diverse career, teaching has remained a fundamental part of his musical identity. With a straightforward teaching philosophy, he welcomes anyone with a sincere aspiration to improve and work diligently.

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Thomas served as the Music Director of the Congregational Church of Harvard, UCC, for around 11 years. Previously, he worked as a substitute organist at St. Peter's Church of Weston, Follen Church of Lexington, Temple B'nai Torah of Sudbury, and Boston Jewish Spirit. He also worked at the Longy School of Music as a piano accompanist and vocal coach for several years. Thomas has coached for various organizations, including New England Light Opera, Opera Brittenica, Opera on Tap, and Greater Worcester Opera. His former clients have performed at renowned venues such as San Francisco Opera, Carnegie Hall, and the Kennedy Center.

The keyboardist has performed with Boston orchestras and at the Newton Free Library. His recording of Chopin's "Raindrop" Prelude was featured on the Carnegie Hall education website in 2014. He also appeared on four episodes of the NPR radio game show Says You! in 2016. As a baritone chorister, he sang with various ensembles, including the Boston Baroque and the Handel + Haydn Society of Boston (featured on five recordings). He also contributed to the soundtracks of Final Fantasy XV and Hans Zimmer Live. In addition, he has sung opera and oratorio with Boston-area groups.