Thomas Perry is a graduate of Seckman Senior High in Imperial, Mo. He then attended Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo and received his Bachelors Degree in Instrumental Music Education. During his time at MSU, Mr. Perry was a member and section leader in the MSU Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, PRIDE Marching Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Studies Ensemble I, and Trumpet Ensemble. With these ensembles, he has had the pleasure of performing alongside some amazing composers/musicians across the country. During his spare time, Mr. Perry enjoys hunting, fishing, and Cardinals baseball and he can also be found playing trumpet in various settings across the St. Louis area. He is also currently a trumpet player in the St. Louis based Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears, and Buddy Miles Tribute band named "We the People".
Tom Speers graduated from Fort Zumwalt High South High School and continued his musical education at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. He served as the Director of Bands at the Elsberry R-II school district for 7 years until he received his current position as the Director of Bands at Warren Co R-3.