Michael Thorn began his tenure as Director of Music at First Unitarian Church in September, 2004.

He is a prolific composer, writing music for organ, piano, chorus, voice and chamber groups. He and his wife, Eva, lived for several years in Sweden, where he was music director at Arentuna Kyrka, a parish of 7,000 members. One of his many compositions while living in Sweden was a "Jazz Mass," which was performed in the church and very well received. In 1984 he formed a jazz trio which is still very active.

Mr. Thorn studied piano with Hyde Parker Gavin Williamson and organ with Edward Mondello. He received a Masters Degree in Music Theory and Composition from Roosevelt University.

A catalog of his compositions and CD recordings appears on his website, www.michaelthornmusic.com.

Mr. Thorn may be reached by email at MT1music@aol.com.