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TAA Faculty

The Academy core faculty consists of twenty nationally recognized professors, academic instructors, and artists assembled from leading, universities, schools, and arts institutions from throughout the United States. A rigorous curriculum, cutting-edge methodology, and a unique philosophical perspective provide world-class instruction, community, and renewal to arts educators from across Tennessee and the nation.

Trust & Inspire: Engaging and Empowering Your Singers
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Thomas J.
 
Standish-Rinn
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About 
Thomas J.
 
Standish-Rinn

Thomas Rinn serves as assistant professor of choral music education at Texas State University and artistic director of the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus. He holds a PhD in music education from the University of North Texas, a master’s of music education from Florida State University, and a bachelor’s of music from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Prior to his current appointment, he spent twenty years as a high school choral director. Rinn’s research focuses on music teacher education, social media in music education, teacher retention, and effective instructional strategies. His work has been published in the Journal of Music Teacher Education, the International Journal of Research in Choral Singing, and the Journal of Research in Music Education. A past president of the Texas Choral Directors Association, Rinn currently chairs the University Scholastic League Choral Sight-Reading committee and serves nationwide as a choral clinician, guest conductor, adjudicator, and presenter.

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