Tom Baroco
If music be... play on.
- Sacred Music
Director of Parish Music MinistryDiocese of Pensacola-TallahasseeTom is the Director of Music at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. He has served as a Director of Music Ministry within the Catholic Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee since 1997. He has received formal training in music and liturgy from The Catholic University of America and the University of Notre Dame. While Tom's musical preference in liturgy is choral music that spans the traditions of our oldest hymnody to today's best choral composers, he is also comfortable leading contemporary and multi-cultural music. His music ministry model is developmental: bring forth and grow the music that exists within a community.
Clinician and PresenterParish and Diocesan Music Ministry DevelopmentTom is committed to developing effective music ministers. He has created and conducted vocal and instrumental development programs that give participants the knowledge and experience they need to become better musicians. Designed specifically for cantors, accompanists, or choirs, Tom has run these programs locally in 5-week seminars and outside the area in 2-3 day master class formats. Contact Tom for more information and to have Tom improve the musicianship at your parish or Diocese (below). If you are a cantor or music ministry leader, contact Tom for a consultation on how he may be able to assist you in developing your skills for your ministry. - Musical Theatre: Behind the Stage and Screen
Tom has worked with local companies and collegiate programs as a Music Director, Voice Instructor, and accompanist. His associations have included professional theatre companies such as PenArts and Emerald Coast Theatre Company, community theatre such as Pensacola Little Theatre, and colleges such as University of West Florida (BFA Musical Theatre) and Pensacola State College.
Music DirectorTom is an accomplished Music Director for Theatre. He is able to serve as accompanist, vocal coach, arranger, and conductor depending on the needs of the production. Recent productions include Hello Girls (PenArts), Big Fish (UWF), Floyd Collins (UWF), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (UWF), Fiddler on the Roof (Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee), Illyria (UWF) and Mary Poppins (PLT). A complete list is available upon request.
AccompanistTom is experienced accompanying theatre, choral groups, and contemporary band ensembles. He has been described as a supportive and sensitive accompanist. He is a regular pit musician and is comfortable meeting the digital synth needs of modern musical theatre. He is a comfortable sight-reader and has extensive experience accompanying auditions.
ComposerTom has composed and arranged music in varied styles for stage and film productions. Today's music scoring needs range from acoustic ensembles to digital/electronic ambience; Tom is comfortable working across the musical spectrum. Some of his recent work can be heard below.
