Thomas A. DeWitt retired April 14 as organist-choirmaster at Morrison United Methodist Church in Leesburg, Florida, having served for 42 years. He received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Michigan. Through the years he has directed choirs of all ages. His Chancel Choir grew from 22 to 85 members. Since 1974 he has managed a concert series that presented evening and noontime concerts supported with free-will offerings.
An active member of the Central Florida AGO chapter, DeWitt has served as dean, treasurer, and on the board. He was awarded the Lake County Cities and Lake Sentinel Community Service Award for Arts and Culture. The church has honored him with several celebrations of his retirement, and he has been named organist-choirmaster emeritus. DeWitt plans to remain active as a substitute organist.
