As principal Clarinetist of the Columbus Symphony in Ohio since 1989, David H Thomas has had an outstanding career as a soloist and orchestral player in the Columbus area. During his previous position as Principal Clarinetist of the Kennedy Center Orchestra in Washington, DC from 1983-89, he was also well known in the Washington area for his numerous solo and chamber music recitals.

Beyond his many appearances as a soloist with the Columbus Symphony, Mr. Thomas has performed concertos with the Baltimore Symphony, the National Symphony, and the National Chamber Orchestra. At age 18 he won First Prize in competitions sponsored by the International Clarinet Society and the Music Teacher National Association.

After David's performance of Rossini's Introduction, Theme and Variations, the Senior Critic of the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch wrote,

"David Thomas is... the clarinet equivalent of Cecilia Bartoli... I don't recall a bigger or better reception for any artist, anywhere."

Mark Carrington of the Washington Post, wrote after hearing his performance of the Copland Clarinet Concerto,

"David Thomas... was riveting."

Born into a Foreign Service family, David grew up as a world traveler, living in India and Iran before moving to Bethesda, Maryland. He enjoys hiking, collecting antique quilts, cooking, and gardening in his spare time.