Division: College

Department: Music History and Musicology

Thomas Handel maintains a varied career as an administrator, teacher, and performer. For over a decade Handel served as Dean of Students at NEC and chaired the Doctor of Musical Arts program. Handel has been teaching music history at NEC since 1992, specializing in sacred music and French music from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In addition, Handel teaches organ for non majors at NEC, introducing over 30 students a year to organ technique, repertoire and practical church music skills. Handel also serves as Minister of Music at Church of the Covenant in Boston where he regularly performs with the NEC Choirs.