Thomas Berger (Gran'pa)

Age:
58

Address:
Womelsdorf, PA

Family:
Wife, Lillian Berger; daughters Serena Stoudt of Robesonia and Lisa Mertz of Womelsdorf; grandchildren Harley and Austin Stoudt and Julian, Samantha and Derrick Mertz

Background:
Born in Reading, PA. Graduate of Reading High School, Reading, PA. Has been playing the piano for over twenty-five years. Member of the Musician’s Union.

Employment:
Full-Time Ragtime Piano Player.

Community Involvement:
He founded his business, Gran’pa’s Ragtime Piano Show, four years ago. He also founded Gran’pa’s Variety Piano Show two and a half years ago in which he offers his expertise and assistance to fellow piano players. Through this variety show, the piano players are given the opportunity to play in front of live audiences, allowing them to gain experience and share their music with others. Members of Gran'pa's Variety Piano Show have the opportunity to play on BCTV. He provides entertainment to local residents in settings such as nursing homes, assisted living centers, retirement communities, hospitals, libraries and private parties. He is also an active member of Pagoda Skyline Inc.