About
Thomas Mortenson is Visiting Instructor of Music at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND where he teaches applied low brass and directs the “Blue Crew” Pep Band. He maintains an active performing career in classical and jazz settings. Mr. Mortenson currently serves as the principal trombonist of the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra. He has performed in a variety of ensembles and settings such as with the Memphis Jazz Orchestra, Memphis Knights Jazz Band, Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra, the Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra, and chamber ensembles such as the Bluff City Brass Quintet. He can be heard with the University of Northern Iowa Jazz Band One of the albums Vibrant Lights and End of An Era as well as on the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra’s album Inspired By Art.
Mr. Mortenson holds degrees from the University of Mary (BS and BM) and the University of Northern Iowa (MM). He is currently finishing a Doctorate in Musical Arts at the University of Memphis.
Mr. Mortenson is a member of the International Trombone Association and the College Music Society.
Tom and his buddy-boy Odin
Tom and Madeline with the trombone octet they commissioned for their wedding.