09/08/2026
Jeff Thames is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Music at Bismarck State College. He is a choral conductor, music educator, and composer with a diverse background in both secondary and collegiate instruction. He most recently served as Director of Choirs at Lovejoy High School in Lucas, Texas. Mr. Thames has also served as Director of Choral Studies and Instructor of Music Theory at Arkansas State University–Beebe, where he directed all university choral ensembles and taught music theory, aural skills and sight-singing courses.
Prior to his role at ASUB, Mr. Thames held the position of Director of Choirs at O’Connor High School in Helotes, Texas. During this time, he organized national tours and performances, most notably, the OHS 2016 Broadway debut at the Gershwin Theatre in collaboration with then-current Broadway performers. His choirs regularly earned top honors at UIL Contests, and he had numerous students earn chairs in Texas All-State choirs.
A committed composer, Mr. Thames maintains a consistent creative output. Anticipated premieres include his recent ballet The Blessed Shade, as well as various choral works. His song cycle, The Four Psalms, was premiered by Grammy Award-winning tenor Karl Dent.
Mr. Thames holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees in music from Texas Tech University.
Let’s welcome Mr. Thames to the BSC Music Department!
