Background
Thomas, Paul Lindsley was born on March 18, 1929 in New York City. Son of Richard Banks and Virginia Bartholomew (Carrington) Thomas.
composer organist Music Director
Thomas, Paul Lindsley was born on March 18, 1929 in New York City. Son of Richard Banks and Virginia Bartholomew (Carrington) Thomas.
Bachelor, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, 1950. Diploma, American Conservatory, Fontainbleau, France, 1954. Bachelor of Music, Yale University, 1957.
Master of Music, Yale University, 1958. Doctor of Musical Arts, University North Texas, 1979.
Organist, choirmaster, St. George's-by-the-River, Rumson, New Jersey, 1950-1955; organist, choirmaster, St. James Episcopal Church, West Hartford, Connecticut, 1955-1960; organist, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 1958-1960; director, Apollo Glee Club, Yale University, New Haven, 1958-1960; instructor in organ, Southern Methodist U., Dallas, 1960-1965; music director, organist, St. Michael and All Angels Church, Dallas, 1960-1997; composer in residence, music director emeritus, St. Michael and All Angels Church, Dallas, since 1997; music director, Trinity Epis. Church, Dallas, since 1998. Chairman liturgy and music commission Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, since 1995.
Fellow American Guild Organists (dean Dallas chapter 1967-1969, general chairman national convention 1972, national council 1972-1975). Member Association Anglican Musicians, American Choral Directors Association.
Married Joyce Robertshaw, September 3, 1955. 1 child, Craig Carrington.