Assistant Principal

kdthomas@tcss.net

205-342-2800

Education:

B.S. Music Education from The University of Alabama 1999

M.A. Music Education from The University of Alabama 2005

Educational Leadership Certification from The University of West Alabama 2018

Experience:

1999 - 2001 - West Limestone High School (Limestone County, Alabama) - Director of Bands

2001-2003 - Shades Valley High School (Jefferson County, Alabama) - Associate Director of Bands

2004 - 2005 - Graduate Assistant for University Bands at The University of Alabama

2005-2016 - Fayette County High School (Fayette, Alabama) - Director of Bands

2017-2019 - Hillcrest High School (Tuscaloosa County, Alabama) - Director of Bands

2019 - Present - Hillcrest High School (Tuscaloosa County, Alabama ) - Assistant Principal

Biography:

Kevin Thomas currently serves as the Assistant Principal at Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In the spring of 1999 Mr. Thomas graduated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education. While at the Capstone Mr. Thomas served as the baritone section leader for The University of Alabama “Million Dollar Band” as well as being the principal euphonium in the Alabama Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and the Tuba/Euphonium ensemble. During his undergraduate years Mr. Thomas was a founding member of the Alabama Tuba Quartet, winning the Colonial Tuba Euphonium Institute International Quartet competition. Mr. Thomas won a euphonium audition with The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band stationed in Langley, Virginia in 1997, and was a finalist for The United States Army Band “Perishing’s Own” stationed in Washington, D.C. After leaving the University he taught for two years at West Limestone High School in Limestone County, Alabama. Following his time in North Alabama, he accepted an associate band director position at Shades Valley High School and Gresham Middle School in Birmingham, Alabama. He returned to The University of Alabama in 2003 as a graduate teaching assistant with University Bands. While there, Mr. Thomas was responsible for assisting in the production and teaching of half-time shows, and assisted with pep rallies and appearances of the “Million Dollar Band.” Mr. Thomas was also the director of the basketball pep bands  overseeing performances on ESPN, CBS and performing at he NCAA men’s basketball tournament. From 2005 to 2014 Mr. Thomas served as music consultant and instructor for The University of Alabama “Million Dollar Band.” He has also served as the assistant announcer for the “Million Dollar Band” at bowl games and appearances around the country. Mr. Thomas served as the Director of Bands at Fayette County High School in Fayette, Alabama from 2005-2015. His bands consistently received superior ratings at contests and festivals. In July 2015, Mr. Thomas accepted the position as Director of Bands at Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama where he now serves as Assistant Principal.