Thomas Joy

Thomas Joy

Thomas is currently LOpSoc's resident Musical Director.

Biography

Thomas has just finished the first year of his Law degree at Southampton, and has been LOpSoc's Musical Director since September 2012. He began playing music at the age of 4, and is a classically trained pianist. He's also a published film composer, clarinetist, bass clarinetist and organist, as well as being LOpSoc's MD, répétiteur and conductor. Of course, that's as well as his degree, playing as an exam accompanist, and competing in mooting competitions with the Law faculty. He likes to keep himself busy, as well as long walks on the beach, and is seeking someone with GSOH.

Musical Director of LOpSoc

He took over as Musical Director in September 2012, and began as MD for Double Feature 2013. He proceeded to MD Ruddigore 2013 and is due to MD Ruddigore (Buxton) 2013.

In the 2013-2014 season, Thomas will be MD for both shows, Pirates of Penzance 2014 and Sweeney Todd 2014.

LOpSoc Orchestra

Thomas was also responsible for establishing a permanent base of musicians who play for LOpSoc's production, the LOpSoc orchestra. The LOpSoc orchestra currently stands at around 28 members, and is conducted by Thomas.

Quotes

"Look! I've tied my nipples together with cotton!"

"You know you can drown by Bukakke"

"I've drawn you with a cock for an arm"

History of Roles

Performance	Role
Sweeney Todd 2014	Musical Director
Pirates of Penzance 2014	Musical Director
Ruddigore (Buxton) 2013	Musical Director
Ruddigore 2013	Musical Director
Double Feature 2013	Musical Director