Tom Lazarich composer

Tom Lazarich (born 1948) is a fifth generation Californian. After spending four years in a U.S. Air Force band, he earned his bachelor’s degree and teaching credential from California State University, Northridge. He taught instrumental music at the junior high and elementary levels for more than ten years and now is a full-time composer. His band works are published by Kjos Music and Shawnee Press. He studied with several notable woodwind teachers and has performed in numerous groups ranging from classical to jazz. As well as his several published concert band works, he has also produced his own jazz CD.