Thomas Tyra
Composer, Arranger, Bandmaster, Music Educator
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(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Thomas Tyra was an American composer, arranger, bandmaster, and music educator. Early life and education Born and raised in Cicero, Illinois, Tyra was the only child of first-generation Polish-American parents who were employed by Western Electric's nearby Hawthorne Works. He graduated from Morton High School in Cicero , Northwestern University and the United States Navy School of Music where he would refine his composition and arranging skills while fulfilling his military service obligations. In 1971, Tyra earned his Ph.D in Music Education from the University of Michigan under the auspices of Allen Britton, Emil Holz, and long-time Director of Bands, William Revelli.
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