Thomas Varas

Originally from Florida, Thomas moved to Seattle in 2005. Throughout high school he sang in the St. James Cathedral Choir, was a rehearsal accompanist for choirs at his high school and worked as accompanist for the Norwegian Ladies’ Chorus of Seattle. After graduating from Ballard High School in 2012 and with nine years of piano and organ study, he went on to be the associate organist at St. Cecilia on Bainbridge Island. In July 2013 he took the position as primary organist for Holy Family in Seattle where he would work for the next five years while also accompanying for the Norwegian Male Chorus of Seattle.

Beginning as a volunteer, Thomas sang in the growing Choir of Hope before being asked to take over as pianist for the 5 PM Spanish Mass and 7 PM Mass. Thomas is currently the Director of Music for the 5 PM Spanish Mass and accompanist for the 7 PM Mass.