Thomas Alan Brown

I enjoyed his sense of humor.

One of the most brilliant musicians of the last century; I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to study with him.

I remember him often. We had many good times together.

...I returned to Chicago, confident that Sophmore year would roll along at the same pace. Or so I thought. I registered for Fall Quarter and received my class schedule, and there it was--COURSE-MHL 345 INSTRUCTOR-BROWN RM 518 LC.
I thought nothing of it--and that was the understatement of the century...
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What a gem ! Truly a brilliant man and with such a wonderful sense of humor. DePaul and the entire music community will miss him dearly. And who could forget his whimsical sense of fashion ? Thank you again Dr. Brown, for your guidance and for the joy!

I have many fond memories of Dr. Brown from my days at DePaul University. Dr. Brown is the reason I own so many books. He once told our class "If you can afford the book, buy the book because one never knows when one will need it or want to read it again." Whelp, I now own a ton of books. Dr. Brown is a great spirit that will be carried with us always.

Dr. Brown was one of my absolute favorite teachers at DePaul. I learned so much in his History of Opera and Vocal Literature classes. I am very sad to learn of his passing.

Taking piano lessons with Tom Brown at his apartment in Evanston, is a strong chapter in the memories of my young adulthood. My sister and I would take turns - who would take the first lesson. Dr. Brown was a vibrant character and a wonderful teacher. I remember him fondly.

In 1974, Dr. Brown's Music History Class transported an ignorant sophomore girl into worlds she never knew existed. I remember frantically writing, and writing ....and writing in his class. And so grateful that I had studied shorthand in highschool! He had such an amazing wealth of knowledge to share with us in such a short time frame. I now teach K-3 music and love sharing music history with my young students, and laying a foundation for them. Your father was a wonderful teacher.