Joseph Hugh Thomas was an American choral conductor, pianist and educator, perhaps best remembered for his role as conductor of the Concert Choir of Birmingham–Southern College (BSC), a liberal arts college located in Birmingham, Alabama.
His work has been honored numerous times by professional organizations such as the American Choral Directors Association.
Each brought his great musicianship and dedication to the Concert Choir and established the foundation of quality the college strives to continue today.
"[1] An endowed professorship at Birmingham-Southern in honor of Thomas is held by Lester Seigel, the current conductor of the Concert Choir.
[2] Thomas also conducted the Birmingham Concert Chorale, which was founded in 1966 and is affiliated with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.