AFM 389 Local

Kathy Thomas has enjoyed an extensive professional career in Central Florida. Originally from Lombard, Illinois, Mrs. Thomas started horn at age of 9 with Sharon Corbin. While attending the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana she studied with Kent Laramee and Kazmierz Machala, and also John Fairfield at Northern Illinois University. Mrs. Thomas enjoyed playing with the Wheaton Summer Symphony, Champaign/Urbana Symphony, Symfonia Da Camera, Danville Symphony, and Hinsdale Symphony.

After moving to Florida in 1993, Mrs. Thomas has steadily worked for the Walt Disney World company, Brevard Symphony Orchestra, Bach Festival Orchestra, West Coast Symphony and The Florida Orchestra. In 2004, Mrs. Thomas won the third horn position with the Orlando Philharmonic. She is a member of the Sovereign Brass Quintet. In 2012 Kathy was appointed the position of adjunct professor of French Horn at Stetson University. Her solo credits include performing with the Stetson Chamber Orchestra and Bach Festival Orchestra.

Mrs. Thomas manages a private teaching studio, and has an extensive recording studio career, including “Movie Songs” and “Broadway” under the Warner Brothers label. Her free-lance career provides a full schedule of touring acts, and numerous other ensembles. Kathy is married to professional trombonist Jeffrey Thomas. Together they are raising 6 wonderful children, and share a passion for butterfly gardening.