In our music class we strive to cover all aspects of music from Theory, History, Style, and Performance. Our students learn to play instruments and create music in a way that is entertaining as well as enriching.
Our goal is to ensure that every student that attends Guild Elementary School receives an enriching music education and develops a deeper understanding of music and how it affects the world around us.
Mr. Thomas J. LawrenceMusic Teacher & Guild Ensemble DirectorMr. Lawrence is a second year teacher at Guild Elementary but comes joins the school with experience teaching high school percussion and marching band. In addition to working at Guild, Mr. Lawrence is also the Assistant Band Director at Westmoreland High School. He also is a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society and sings Tenor with the Music City Chorus out of Nashville and is also a member of a Barbershop quartet called "Quarter to Four". Mr. Lawrence also sings with the Gateway Chamber Choir in Clarksville.
|
Mr. Lawrence attended Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN where he graduated with his Bachelors of Music in Music Education. While at APSU, he studied percussion as his primary instrument and performed with the APSU Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and the "Governor's Own" Marching Band. Mr. Lawrence also studied voice and performed as a Tenor with the APSU Chamber Singers for 3 years and Governor's Singers for a season.