Composer and multi-instrumentalist with an eye for music production and concert direction.

Joshua Thomas

Composer and multi-instrumentalist with an eye for music production and concert direction.

Available to hire

Composer and multi-instrumentalist with an eye for music production and concert direction.

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.

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

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

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other