About TOM

Tom Woo earned a bachelor’s degree in music performance from San Jose State University and a master’s degree in music performance from the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. He has been teaching brass since 2001 and has supported numerous school programs in elevating their level of brass performance. His well-prepared students frequently perform in honor ensembles and notable youth groups and many of them have successfully completed music degrees of their own and pursued careers in music.

As a performer, he has been active in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay areas, constantly refining his technique with the goal of maximum efficiency and artistic freedom in mind. He performs with and has been a soloist with the Armenian Pops Orchestra, and was awarded the Pi Kappa Lambda Award for musical and scholarly achievement in 2011. Mr. Woo has also had his compositions featured in film and documentary projects, live recordings, concerts, and music competitions.