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Peter Thomas

Peter Thomas is a conductor and director.

In 2021 conductor and music director Peter Thomas resigned from Auckland Symphony Orchestra following allegations of sexual misconduct beginning in 2019 involving a student at Epsom Girls Grammar School where he served as head of music. In 2024 an investigation by The New Zealand Herald revealed he was found guilty of serious misconduct and struck from the teaching register by the Teacher’s Disciplinary Tribunal, and that Epsom Girls Grammar School had received two prior complaints involving different students relating to Thomas. Following his censure, Thomas issued a statement apologizing for his actions. According to the New Zealand Herald, in 2020 he founded a company Orchestrated Events that focuses on kids concerts after becoming aware that he was under investigation by the tribunal.
Peter Thomas

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Articles

  1. Leahy, Ben (August 28, 2021). Leading conductor Peter Thomas resigns amid investigation into relationship with student. The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on August 28, 2021.

  2. Harris, Katie (September 20, 2024). Former Epsom Girls’ music teacher Peter Thomas loses court fight to keep sex with student details secret. The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024.

  3. Harris, Katie (September 26, 2024). Student says former Epsom Girls’ music teacher Peter Thomas stole sex toy and gave it to her. The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on April 8, 2026.

  4. Harris, Katie (November 9, 2024). Student kicked out of class for complaining about music teacher's erections. The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on November 9, 2024.

  5. Harris, Katie (December 14, 2024). EGGS admits early complaint was made before Peter Thomas had sex with another student. The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on December 14, 2024.

  6. Harris, Katie (May 4, 2025). Epsom Girls Grammar School responds to revelations former music teacher Peter Thomas had sex with student. NewstalkZB. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024.

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