Thomas Stubbs graduated from Juilliard in 1970. He joined the St. Louis Symphony in 1970 and became their Assistant Principal Timpani/percussionist (cymbal specialist).
Thomas Stubbs teaches at St. Louis University, and at the Aspen Music Festival and School since 1989. He has also taught at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, University of Missouri-Columbia, and University of Indiana-Bloomington.
Thomas Stubbs is also a clinician for the Zildjian Cymbal Company.
