Thom Hannum is recognized worldwide as a leader in marching percussion and regarded as one of the nation’s foremost percussion clinicians. A Drum Corps International Hall of Famer, Hannum is best known for his work with the DCI World Champion Cadets of Bergen County and Star of Indiana. Currently the Associate Director of Bands at the University of Massachusetts, Thom is also the percussion arranger for BLAST!.

Receiving his bachelor’s degree in music from West Chester University and a master’s from the University of Massachusetts, Thom’s talent and dedication have earned him a great deal of respect in the field of music education.