Dr. Tom Schiller is originally from Tacoma, WA, where he was introduced to the french horn in 4th grade. Tom continued to play through high school, college and his medical school studies at Vanderbilt.

After moving to Fort Myers in 1987, he joined the Southwest Florida Symphony, and in 1991 became principal horn for the Charlotte Symphony. Tom joined the Gulf Coast Symphony in 1994 as a founding member and played in the orchestra’s inaugural concert. He has played principal horn for the GCS in the 25 years since.

Tom previously also played in the Spokane Horn Club and the Whitworth College Orchestra, among others. Professionnaly, he is a full-time, board-certified pediatrician with the Lee Physician Group.