Thomas J. Mondschein

Tom has studied classical guitar with Frank Flandorffer and John Arnold, and has performed with the Moravian College Guitar Ensemble. Playing the electric bass as well, Tom has performed with the Matt Gillespie Orchestra, The Frank Michael Orchestra, the Bill Berry Quintet, and the Dave Marchetti Trio. A graduate of Kutztown University, Tom teaches "Beginning Guitar" at Lehigh Carbon Community College for their "Young Saturdays" program. While employed at Moravian College, Tom has performed with the Moravian College Big Band, Fusion Ensemble, and Jazz Combo.

Current Events: Tom has recently worked in a Piano/Guitar duet,"Duo Shu-schein" with Ms. Nancy Shumaker (Choral Director at Liberty High School in Bethlehem, PA), providing music in various venues.

Dec. 16th: Friday evening's Winter Holiday Concert was delightful, attended by parents and friends of the Liberty High School Chorus & Orchestra. Tom had the pleasure of playing five selections, accompanying both the Women's and Men's Ensembles and the Choraliers.

The Combined Choirs, led by Nancy Shumaker and Gayle Justice, displayed the fruition of month's of work, by presenting a well-balanced blending of their talented voices. Accompanied, as well, by the Liberty High School Orchestra (led by Greg MacGill), the entire audience was enthralled by the sounds that reverberated throughout the Memorial Gymnasium. 'Tis the Time of Yuletide Glee by Thomas Morley, as performed by the A Cappella Singers, proved to be an audience favorite. The concert ended with Handel's Hallelujah!, as perfomed by the Combined Choirs and Orchestra. A good time was had by all!