Thomas Zera holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Hartt School of music where he studied with Gary Karr and holds a Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School, where he studied with Eugene Levinson, Principal Bass of the New York Philharmonic. Double Bassist Thomas Zera has been a member of the Utah Symphony since 1999. Previously a member of the Buffalo Philharmonic, he was also a member of the New World Symphony. Tom substitutes regularly in the Bass Section of the Minnesota Orchestra both in concerts and recordings. He is an avid hiker and outdoorsman.
This is Tom's 3rd season coaching basses at Lyceum Music Festival.