Background
Burch-Pesses, Thomas Michael was born on January 31, 1945 in Oxnard, California, United States. Son of Albert J. and Doris V. Pesses (Stepmother).
Burch-Pesses, Thomas Michael was born on January 31, 1945 in Oxnard, California, United States. Son of Albert J. and Doris V. Pesses (Stepmother).
Bachelor of Science, State University of New York, Albany, 1989. Master of Music, Catholic University America, Washington, 1992. Doctor in Musical Arts, Catholic University America, Washington, 1995.
Enlisted musician United States Navy, Washington, 1962—1971, bandmaster, 1971—1995. Professor music Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon, since 1995. Conductor Oregon Symphonic Band, Portland.
Assistant leader United States Naval Academy Band, Annapolis, Maryland, 1974—1977, United States Navy Band, Washington, 1984—1986. Musical director Midshipmen Drum and Bugle Corps, Annapolis, Maryland, 1989—1993. Leader United States Naval Academy Band, Annapolis, 1989—1993.
Head United States Navy Music Program, Washington, 1993—1995.
Member of American Bandmasters Association, Oregon Music Educators Association (college chair 1989—2002, Second vice president since 2002), National Band Association (military liaison 1992-1995, Oregon state chair 1997—2005, Citation of Excellence 2006), Oregon Band Directors Association, College Band Directors National Association, Music Educators National Conference, Phi Beta Mu.
Married R. Jane Burch-Pesses, November 16, 1988.