Pei Thompson

 Trumpet, French Horn, Bass

Pei Thompson is a senior at Northeastern State University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Music Education with an emphasis in horn. She is expected to graduate in Fall 2025.

Throughout her time at NSU, Pei has been an active member of numerous ensembles, including the NSU Wind Ensemble, NSU Jazz Band, NSU Brass Quintet, NSU Pep Band and the NSU Riverhawk Marching Band, where she served as head drum major for 2 years.

Pei has been playing the horn and other brass instruments for 12 years. During middle and high school, she earned placements in both the Eastern Oklahoma All-District and All-State Bands and received multiple awards at solo and ensemble contests. At the collegiate level, she has been selected for the Oklahoma Music Educators Association (OKMEA) Intercollegiate Honor Band for three consecutive years.

In addition to her ensemble commitments at NSU, Pei is an active performer in the Tulsa area. She plays with professional ensembles such as the signature Symphony Orchestra (as an extra horn) and at the First Baptist Orchestra as a regular player. She is also a freelance and a gigging musician throughout the region.

Pei has been teaching privately for the past three years, two of which through Zomac. She is passionate about music education and is dedicated to helping her students in music. She looks forward to continuing to teach and expand the French horn studio.