Thomas Albert is an American composer and educator. He attended the public schools of Lebanon, Pennsylvania and Wilson, North Carolina. In 1970, he received the degree A.B. (magna cum laude) from Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College). He received the M.Mus. (1972) and D.M.A. (1974) in composition from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
He is a faculty member of Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University as a professor of music (composition and musical theatre) and Harold Herman Chair in Musical Theatre. During his tenure, he served as the conductor and music director of more than 100 musicals and revues. From 1989 to 2004 he was associate dean of the Conservatory; from 2004 to 2008, he was chair of the Theatre Division. He was a music director for Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre from 1984 to 2019. From 2015 to 2019, he was the producing artistic director of Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre. He is currently professor emeritus, Composition and Musical Theatre.His best-known composition is Thirteen Ways, commissioned by eighth blackbird. The piece was inspired by Wallace Stevens’ poem, "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird", from which the ensemble derived its name, It is the title work of eighth blackbird’s first commercial recording, Thirteen Ways (Cedille Records).
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Some of their strengths
Thomas Albert has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Adventurous, Insightful, Honest, Quick-witted, Intelligent, and Loyal.
Adventurous and Independent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Thomas Albert is someone who is an adventurous, independent, and energetic person, who is insightful, imaginative, generous, and honest. A person who is known for being diligent and strong.
Soulful and Intuitive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Thomas Albert well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Thomas Albert as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Inquisitive and Progressive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Thomas Albert is someone who is an eternal student who is always interested in learning new things, and who has a desire to shake things up and change things.
They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.
Optimistic and Quick-witted
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Thomas Albert tends to be someone who is optimistic and spontaneous, and who has a clear and analytical mind. Who can be witty, with a happy-go-lucky- nature that makes others cheerful, and who possesses an adventurous zest for life.
Some of Thomas Albert's challenges
While Thomas Albert has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Thomas Albert can be Self-centered, Impulsive, Careless, Hypocritical, Emotional, Standoffish, and Unfocused.
Impulsive and Careless
One of Thomas Albert's key challenges is that they are someone who can be impulsive and careless.
Unfocused and Indecisive
Thomas Albert is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Irritable and Callous
Finally, Thomas Albert also can be short-tempered, childish, insensitive, and careless at times.
