.Composer and multi-instrumentalist proficient in digital audio workstations and notation software. .Produces original compositions and arrangements spanning multiple genres.

Joshua Thomas

.Composer and multi-instrumentalist proficient in digital audio workstations and notation software. .Produces original compositions and arrangements spanning multiple genres.

Available to hire

.Composer and multi-instrumentalist proficient in digital audio workstations and notation software.
.Produces original compositions and arrangements spanning multiple genres.

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Language

Italian
Intermediate
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Private Tutor / Piano Instructor at Sandy Springs, GA
August 31, 2023 - April 30, 2025
Provided beginner-to-intermediate piano instruction and practiced solo selections from source books; supported music theory and ear training.
Stage Hand at Georgia Symphony Orchestra
February 7, 2026 - Present
Handled and assembled a variety of medium-to-large equipment; supported setup for rehearsals and performances.
Second Violin at Loyola Symphony Orchestra
July 31, 2019 - April 30, 2023
Under the direction of Dr. Jean Montes and Dr. Chelsea Gallo; performed a broad repertoire including Mozart, Beethoven, Mussorgsky, Bach and more.
Piano Instructor at Private Tutor (Self-Employed)
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Teach beginner to intermediate piano exercises from method books and rehearse selected solo pieces.
Rehearsal Director at New Orleans Ensemble (Recital Project)
December 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Composed and arranged a set list of string quartet and jazz band pieces for high-level instrumentalists; recruited musicians; organized rehearsal dates and times; kept attendance records and run times of rehearsals; organized program notes for an open recital.
Alto Saxophonist at Loyola Jazz Band
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Under the direction of Professors Wess Anderson & Amima Scott, and Dr. Gordon Towell; performed as Alto Saxophonist; repertoire includes Duke Ellington, Mood Indigo, Perdido, and more.
Piano Instructor at Private Tutor
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Teach beginner to intermediate piano, select and rehearse solo pieces from method books.
Recital Director at New Orleans
December 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Composed and arranged set lists for string quartet and jazz band pieces; recruited musicians, organized rehearsal dates and times, maintained rehearsal logs, and prepared program notes for an open recital.
Alto Saxophone at Loyola Symphony Orchestra
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Alto Saxophone performer with Loyola Symphony Orchestra; performed a diverse repertoire including works by Duke Ellington.

Education

Bachelor of Music: Composition at Loyola University New Orleans
August 19, 2019 - May 12, 2023
Graduated Summa Cum Laude (3.9 GPA)
High School Diploma at Woodstock High School
August 3, 2015 - May 31, 2019
Bachelor of Music: Composition at Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
High School Diploma at Woodstock High School, Woodstock, GA
August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019
Bachelor of Music in Composition (Concentration in Violin) at Loyola University New Orleans
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

Eagle Scout
March 13, 2019 - March 13, 2019
Clemson University Declaration Winner
October 24, 2015 - October 20, 2018
First Place on Two Separate Occasions
Loyola Jazz Band - Alto Saxophone
August 27, 2019 - May 4, 2023
Under the direction of Professor Wess Anderson & Amina Scott (Fall 2019-Spring 2021, Fall 2021-Spring 2023), and Dr. Gordon Towell (Spring 2021)
Loyola Symphony Orchestra - Violin
August 20, 2019 - May 4, 2023
Under the direction of Dr. Jean Montes and Dr. Chelsea Gallo; performed a broad repertoire including Mozart, Beethoven, Mussorgsky, Bach and more.
Eagle Scout
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
National Honors Society Member
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Dean's List
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Summa Cum Laude Graduate
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Loyola Scholarship Recipient
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
National Honors Society Member
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026
Summa Cum Laude
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Clemson University Declamation Winner
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Loyola Scholarship Recipient
August 1, 2019 - June 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet