About Tom Palof

Tom Palof is a pianist, composer, and father. Greatly influenced from a wide array of artists including Aaron Copland, George Winston, Eric Whitacre, VOCES8, U2 and Coldplay, he has a driving passion for composition and arrangements for choirs, small ensembles, and indie projects.

Tom was a founding member of the group Spanglemaker, a Midwest original band in the 90s once deemed Milwaukee’s best unsigned band, cutting five CDs (most recently a reunion album ‘Deadlines’ in 2017) and opening for acts like Fiona Apple and Pat Benatar. He has also led clinics with the Lakeland University choir to perform his original choral works.

He is inspired to create piano, choral, indie, and ensemble compositions that takes one out of their routine and allows for the subtle joy and serenity in life to surface.

About George Palof

George Palof is a pianist and now has moved onto his next phase in life as a college student studying Electrical Engineering. The home is a little more quiet without the piano practice reverberating around the house, as I always enjoyed hearing the progress as he practiced almost if not more than the final product.

He ended up taking 13 years of piano with little to no encouragement from us and we are grateful for the journey and measurements along the way.

About Piano Measures

This Piano Measures website started as a summer project with my son George based on the idea to ‘measure’ growing up through musical performances and showcasing his favorite pieces. Just as sheet music has ‘measures’ to track were you are in a song, music played over the years can serve as a measuring stick of life.

For a parent it is a gift to witness this progression unfold, especially when it is not rushed or forced. However, that includes not forcing a summer website project and I soon lost George’s interest.

So I took what was started to share my portfolio of original musical compositions and performances over the years (my musical measurement stick). It includes piano works, choral arrangements, video compilations, and a ‘stardom’ attempt, all while not quitting my day job.

This is my passion and hope you enjoy taking the time to listen and let others know about this site.

Thank you.