Thomas Stauffer, Professor Emeritus of Music at San Diego State University, is a noted recitalist, chamber musician and coach. 

He was a long-time member of the Bloch Quartet (in residence at the University of California, Davis) and principal cellist of the San Diego Chamber Orchestra. 

Mr. Stauffer is known not only for his performances of the standard repertoire but also as a proponent of new music, with many premieres to his credit.