Dr. Thomas Swenson, assistant professor of music and Director of the Center for Musical Excellence at Salem College, was recently sworn in as President of the North Carolina Music Teachers Association. 

Dr. Swenson will serve a two-year term leading the organization of more than 600 music educators. In this role, he also will serve on the Music Teachers National Association's State Presidents Advisory Council. The mission of Music Teachers National Association is to advance the value of music study and music making to society and to support the professionalism of music teachers.