Background
Cantrell, Thomas Scott was born on November 14, 1949 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States. Son of Bert Thomas and Elizabeth Winstel (Scott) Cantrell.
Cantrell, Thomas Scott was born on November 14, 1949 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States. Son of Bert Thomas and Elizabeth Winstel (Scott) Cantrell.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Southern Methodist U., 1971; Master of Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1974.
Producer, announcer, Station WMHT, Schenectady, New York, 1973-1986; music critic, Times Union, Albany, New York, 1981-1987; music critic, Times Union, Rochester, New York, 1987-1990; classical music editor, Kansas Missouri Star, since 1990. Freelance contributor New York Times, High Fidelity, Musical American, Ovation, Classical and various other publications, since 1973. Organist, choirmaster various churches, Albany, 1971-1987.
Member American Guild of Organists, Music Critics Association North America (Executive Board since 1989, president 1993-1997).