Curriculum Vitae

Shannon Thomas

April 23, 2020

General Information

University address: of Housewright Music Building N0202 State University Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1180

E-mail address: [email protected]

Web site: www.shannonthomasviolin.com

Professional Preparation

2011 D.M.A., Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland, OH. Major: Violin Performance. Supervisor: Paul Kantor.

Shannon Thomas. (2011). Passion in the Kreutzer Sonata: Beethoven and Tolstoy. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland, OH.

2006 M.M., , New Haven, CT. Major: Violin Performance. Supervisor: Ani Kavafian.

2004 B.M., , Nashville, TN. Major: Violin Performance. Supervisor: Cornelia Heard. magna cum laude.

Nondegree Education and Training

2017 American String Teachers Association National Conference.

2016 American String Teachers Association National Conference.

2016 Carnegie Mellon Winter Dalcroze Workshop for Music Educators.

2010 Banff Music Centre Orchestra Residency.

2010 St. Lawrence String Quartet Seminar.

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2009 Aspen Music Festival.

2008 Kneisel Hall Festival.

2004–2005 Rocky Mountain Summer Music Conservatory.

2003–2004 Sarasota Music Festival.

1998–2003 ENCORE School for Strings.

2002 Aspen Music Festival.

1994–1997 Sewanee Summer Music Festival.

Professional Credential(s)

2004–present Suzuki Violin Teacher Certification, Books 1-4.

Professional Experience

2020–present Violinist, The Benzaiten Trio. Founding member and violinist (piano trio).

2017–present Violin Faculty, Luby Violin Symposium: University of at Chapel Hill.

2014–present Assistant Professor, COLLEGE OF MUSIC, .

2009–present Violin Performing Member, IRIS Orchestra.

2016–2018 Chamber Music Faculty, , Pre-College Division, Stony Brook University Chamber Music Camp.

2016–2017 Chamber Music Faculty: Young Artist Program, Kinhaven Music School.

2012–2017 Violin & Chamber Music Faculty: Senior Session, Kinhaven Music School.

2014–2015 Education Director, Innsbrook Institute Summer Music Academy and Festival.

2013–2015 Chamber Music & Violin Faculty, Innsbrook Institute Summer Music Academy and Festival.

2011–2015 Violinist, Naples Philharmonic.

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2013–2014 Assistant Artistic Director, Innsbrook Institute Summer Music Academy and Festival.

2013–2014 Violin Faculty, Pre-K Violin Literacy Program.

2011–2014 Violin Performing Member, Chrysalis Chamber Players.

2011–2012 Adjunct Faculty, School of Music, Lee University. Graduate writing and research seminar.

2011–2012 Visiting Assistant Professor of Violin, School of Music, University of Southern Mississippi.

2007–2012 Violinist, Nashville Opera Orchestra.

2011 Violin , Interlochen Arts Camp.

2009–2011 Violin Faculty, Preparatory Division, Cleveland Institute of Music.

2009–2011 Violin Performing Member, FiveOne Experimental Orchestra.

2008–2011 Teaching Assistant, Paul Kantor, Cleveland Institute of Music.

2010 Artistic Advisor, Székely/Rolston Young Musicians Program, Banff International String Quartet Competition.

2010 Instructor, Cleveland Institute of Music-Case Western Reserve University. Methodologies (Graduate writing and research seminar).

2009–2010 Assistant to the Artistic Director of Chamber Music, Spoleto Festival, USA.

2008–2010 Orchestras Assistant, Preparatory Division, Cleveland Institute of Music.

2009 Assistant to the Artistic Director, Cartagena Music Festival.

2009 Teaching Assistant, Aspen Music Festival and School. Cornelia Heard.

2008 Young Artist Teaching Fellow, Kneisel Hall Adult Chamber Music Institute.

2007–2008 Violin Section Coach, Phoenix Symphony Guild Youth Orchestras.

2006–2008 Teaching Assistant, . Jonathan Swartz.

2006–2008 Violin Instructor, Herberger College for Kids, Arizona State University.

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2004–2007 Chamber Music Coach & Teaching Assistant, Junior and Senior Sessions, Rocky Mountain Summer Music Festival.

2004–2006 Violin Instructor, School of Music, Yale University. Taught undergraduate students.

2004–2006 Violinist, New Haven Symphony Orchestra.

2004–2006 Violinist, Waterbury Symphony Orchestra.

2005 Violinist, Omaha Symphony Orchestra.

2004–2005 Violin Instructor, Class of 1957 Music Outreach Program, Yale School of Music.

2004 Violinist, Emerald City Opera.

2003–2004 Chamber Music Coach, Pre-College Division, Vanderbilt University.

2001–2004 Violin Performing Member, Nashville Chamber Orchestra.

2001–2004 Violinist, Nashville Symphony Orchestra.

1997–2000 Violinist, Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra.

1997–2000 Violinist, Chattanooga Symphony Opera.

Visiting Professorship(s)

2014–2015 Florida State University, College of Music. Taught both undergraduate and graduate students; instructed chamber music; presented solo recital, performed as part of New Music Festival.

2011–2012 University of Southern Mississippi, School of Music. Taught over 25 violin majors, including both undergraduate and graduate students; managed teaching assistants; instructed chamber music; performed with faculty piano quartet and on other faculty recitals; presented solo violin recital; participated in recruitment.

Artist/Designer in Residence

2016 Guest Clinician, Arizona State University.

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Honors, Awards, and Prizes

Undergraduate Teaching Award, Florida State University (2020). ($2,000). Dorothy Richard Starling Foundation Award, 2008-2011, Cleveland Institute of Music (2011). Harriet Frye Award, Arizona State University (2007). Herberger Strings Award, Arizona State University (2007). Louise Kerr Award, Arizona State University (2007). Harvy R. Russell Award, Yale University (2005). David Rabin Prize, Yale University (2004). Blair School of Music Concerto Competition Winner, Vanderbilt University (2002). Jean Keller Heard Prize, 2002 & 2003, Vanderbilt University (2002). Margaret Branscomb Prize, Vanderbilt University (2001). Harold Sterling Vanderbilt Scholar, 2000-2004, Vanderbilt University (2000). Kay Logan Chamber Music Award, ENCORE School for Strings (1999). LaGrange Symphony Concerto Competition Prize Winner, 1998 & 2000, LaGrange Symphony Orchestra (1998). Sewanee Summer Music Festival Concerto Competition Winner, Sewanee Summer Music Festival (1997). Chattanooga Youth Symphony Concerto Competition Winner, 1995 & 1996, Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra (1995).

Fellowship(s)

Aspen Music Festival & School (2009–2010). Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory Young Artist Fellowship (2004–2005). Aspen Music Festival & School (2002).

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

American String Teachers Association College Music Society Music Teachers National Association

Teaching

I am passionate about investing in the next generation of violinists and bring a strong pedagogical, collaborative approach to my teaching. In addition to their private lessons, my students benefit from weekly performance and technique classes, which focus on their developing technical proficiency and ease, knowledge of repertoire, musicianship, critical thinking, and pedagogy. As a result, my students have gained acceptances to prestigious summer festivals including Aspen, Tanglewood, National Repertory Orchestra, Madeline Island, and Sarasota Music Festivals; graduate school placements at Stony Brook University, University of Colorado Boulder, , Arizona State University, University of at Austin, among others; and prize winners in local and national competitions including Sphinx and MTNA.

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Courses Taught

STRING REPERTORY (MVS4540) STRING REPERTORY (MVS2520) VIOLIN PEDAGOGY (MVS4641) Applied Music Major, Violin (MVS4441) Applied Music Major, Violin (MVS3431) Applied Music Major, Violin (MVS1411) Applied Music Major, Violin (MVS5451) Applied Music Major, Violin (MVS6461) Applied Music Major, Violin (MVS2421) Applied Music Principal, Violin (MVS3331) Applied Music Secondary, Violin (MVS3231) Applied Music Secondary, Violin (MVS5251) Certificate Recital (MVS3950) Chamber Music (MUN4463) Directed Individual Study (MUS4905) Doctoral Recital: Public Recital (MVS6985) Doctoral Recital: Public Recital (MVS6986) Doctoral Recital: Studio Recital/Lecture (MVS6987) Internship in Music Performance (MUS5941) Junior Recital (MVS3970) Master's Recital (MVS5977) Senior Recital (MVS4971) STRING CHAMBER MUSIC (MUN2460) STRING REPERTORY (MVS3530) STRING REPERTORY (MVS6560) Chamber Music (MUN5465) Directed Individual Study (MUS6907) Doctoral Recital: Chamber Music Recital (MVS6988) Modified Credit, All Instruments (MVO5250) STRING REPERTORY (MVS5550) VIOLIN PEDAGOGY (MVS5650) Applied Music Principal, Violin (MVS2321) Applied Music Principal, Violin (MVS4341) Applied Music Secondary, Violin (MVS4241) Modified Credit, All Instruments (MVO6460) Senior Project/Thesis/Recital (MUS4970) Applied Music Secondary, Violin (MVS1211) STRING CHAMBER MUSIC (MUN4463) Applied Music Principal, Violin (MVS1311) Honors Study (MUS4904) EPPES/ZWILICH STRING QUARTE (MUN4463) EPPES/ZWILICH STRING QUARTE (MUN5465) VIOLIN PEDAGOGY (MUS4936) VIOLIN PEDAGOGY (MUS5937)

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Applied Music Secondary, Modified Credit, All Instruments (MVO6260) Applied Music Secondary, Violin (MVS6261)

New Course Development

Violin Pedagogy: Graduate (2017) Violin Pedagogy: Undergraduate (2017)

Doctoral Committee Chair

Heidrick, E., graduate. (2020). Hsieh, L., graduate. (2020). Kim, N., graduate. (2020). Osieas Maia, P., graduate. (2020). Charity, E., graduate. (2018). Hatt, N., graduate. (2018). MacLean, H., doctoral student.

Doctoral Committee Member

Brickle, D., graduate. (2020). Giorgio, T., graduate. (2020). Galvarino, J., graduate. (2019). Brickle, M., graduate. (2018). Bubanja, P., graduate. (2018). Sahely, M., graduate. (2018). de Azevedo Bastos, Elaine Taina, graduate. (2017). Kongpakpaisarn, T., doctoral candidate. Avalos, J., doctoral student. Lindley, J., doctoral student. Mrofchak, C., doctoral student. Brown, R., doctoral student. Ramos, E., doctoral student. Franklin, M., doctoral student.

Master's Committee Chair

Arizpe, S., graduate. (2020). Agrios, S., graduate. (2018). Maynard, B., graduate. (2017). Osieas Maia, P., graduate. (2017). Klyce, M. C., student.

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Master's Committee Member

Judy, D., graduate. (2019). Cheng, I., graduate. (2018). Dean, A., graduate. (2018). Evert, C., graduate. (2018). Flores, J., graduate. (2018). Gerke, L., graduate. (2018). Giorgio, T., graduate. (2017). Hoy, W., graduate. (2017). Lai, C., graduate. (2017). Galvarino, J., graduate. (2016). Kaylor, M., graduate. (2016).

Bachelor's Committee Chair

Gilmore, D., student. [FSU Honors Program: Thesis in the Major]

Music Festival Faculty Positions

Thomas, S. (2020). Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival Violin & Chamber Music Faculty. Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival.

Thomas, S. (2019). Brancaleoni International Music Festival Violin & Chamber Music Faculty. Brancaleoni International Music Festival.

Thomas, S. (2019). Hilton Head Chamber Music Institute Violin Faculty. Hilton Head Chamber Music Institute.

Thomas, S. (2017–2018). Kinhaven Music Camp: Young Artist Session Chamber Music Faculty. Kinhaven Music Camp.

Thomas, S. (2017). Richard Luby Violin Symposium Violin Faculty. Richard Luby Violin Symposium: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Thomas, S. (2016–2018). Stony Brook University Chamber Music Camp Chamber Music Faculty. Stony Brook University.

Thomas, S. (2013–2015). Innsbrook Institute Summer Music Academy and Festival Violin and Chamber Music Faculty. Innsbrook Institute Summer Music Academy and Festival.

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Thomas, S. (2012–2017). Kinhaven Music Camp: Senior Session Violin & Chamber Music Faculty. Kinhaven Music Camp.

Student Accomplishments 2011

Thomas, S. (2010–2011). Cleveland Institute of Music Pre-college Competition prize winners. Cleveland Institute of Music.

Student Accomplishments 2012

Thomas, S. (2012–2013). Aspen Music Festival Fellowship recipients. Aspen Music Festival and School.

Thomas, S. (2012). Mississippi Music Teachers Association Prize Winners. Mississippi Music Teachers Association.

Thomas, S. (2012). Sarasota Music Festival fellowship recipient. Sarasota Music Festival.

Thomas, S. (2012). Sphinx Competition Senior Division Prize Winner. Sphinx Competition, Detroit, MI.

Student Accomplishments 2014

Thomas, S. (2014–2015). Melissa Ho (BM), BIG ARTS Competition Finalist.

Thomas, S. (2014–2015). Nicholas Hatt (DM), Debut Carnegie Recital Series Finalist. Debut Carnegie Recital Series.

Student Accomplishments 2015

Thomas, S. (2015). Melissa Ho (BM), Brevard Music Center Participant.

Thomas, S. (2014–2015). Aaron Vaughn (BME), Tallahassee Music Guild Scholarship Award. Tallahassee Music Guild.

Student Accomplishments 2016

Thomas, S. (2016–2017). Florida Music Teachers National Association Chamber Music String Competition Winners: Eppes Quartet. Music Teachers National Association.

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Thomas, S. (2016). AnnMarie Abraham (BME), Dalcroze International Institute UK participant.

Thomas, S. (2016). AnnMarie Abraham (BME), Orfeo Music Festival (Italy) Participant.

Thomas, S. (2016). Josefina Guzman (BM), Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival scholarship recipient.

Thomas, S. (2016). Kinhaven Young Artist Scholarship Award: Pedro Oseias (MM), Josefina Guzman (BM).

Thomas, S. (2016). Nicholas Hatt (DM), Music Festival Orchestral Fellowship.

Thomas, S. (2016). Nicholas Hatt (DM), Scotia Festival of Music participant.

Thomas, S. (2016). Pedro Oseias (MM), Brevard Concertmaster Studio Fellowship.

Student Accomplishments 2017

Thomas, S. (2017). Aspen Music Festival and School Participants: Edward Charity (DM), Pedro Oseias (DM).

Thomas, S. (2017). Josefina Guzman (BM), Montecito International Music Festival Scholarship Award.

Thomas, S. (2017). Lambert Hsieh (DM), Domaine Forget International Music and Dance Academy Participant.

Thomas, S. (2017). Moe Gray (BM), Brevard Music Center Participant.

Thomas, S. (2017). Pedro Oseias (DM), Aspen Music Festival and School Participant, P.A.L.S. Faculty.

Thomas, S. (2017). Kinhaven Young Artist Scholarship Award: Margaret Ernst (BM), Sarah Agrios (MM), Lambert Hsieh (DM).

Thomas, S. (2017–2018). Pedro Oseias (DM), Global Leaders Program, International Cohort member.

Student Accomplishments 2018

Thomas, S. (2018–2019). Josefina Guzman (BM), Florida Music Teachers National Association Young Artist String Competition Winner. Music Teachers National Association.

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Thomas, S. (2018–2019). Thomas Johnson (BM), Florida Music Teachers National Association Young Artist String Competition Runner-Up. Music Teachers National Association.

Thomas, S. (2018). Domaine Forget International Music and Dance Academy Participants: Hannah MacLean (DM), Lambert Hsieh (DM).

Thomas, S. (2018). Edward Charity (DM), L'Orchestre de la Francophonie: Concertmaster.

Thomas, S. (2018). Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival participants: Josefina Guzman (BM), Thomas Johnson (BM), Pedro Oseias (DM), Margaret Ernst (BM), Sarah Agrios (MM).

Thomas, S. (2018). Moe Gray (BM), Brevard Music Center Participant.

Thomas, S. (2018). Richard Luby Violin Symposium Participants: Edward Charity (DM), Josefina Guzman (BM), Moe Gray (BM), Thomas Johnson (BM). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Thomas, S. (2018–2019). Josefina Guzman (BM), Brautlecht Scholarship. Florida State University, College of Music.

Thomas, S. (2018). Josefina Guzman (BM), Virtu Foundation Scholarship Winner.

Thomas, S. (2018–2019). Sarah Agrios (MM), Global Leaders Program International Cohort member.

Student Accomplishments 2019

Thomas, S. (2020). Aspen Music Festival participants: Filippo Aldrovandi-Reina (pre-college), Maxwell VanHoeij (pre-college).

Thomas, S. (2019–2020). Chloe Johnson (BM), Florida Music Teachers National Association Young Artist String Competition Runner-Up.

Thomas, S. (2019–2020). Margaret Ernst (BM), Florida Music Teachers National Association Young Artist String Competition Winner.

Thomas, S. (2019). Brancaleoni International Music Festival Participants: Pedro Oseias (DM), Sarah Agrios (MM), Margaret Ernest (BM).

Thomas, S. (2019–2020). Castleman Quartet Program participants: Bryce Martin (BM), Filippo Aldrovandi-Reina (pre-college).

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Thomas, S. (2019). Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival participants: Abbie Ringdahl (BM), Chloe Johnson (BM), Margaret Ernst (BM), Bryce Martin (BM).

Thomas, S. (2019). Hannah MacLean (DM), Domaine Forget International Music and Dance Academy Participant.

Thomas, S. (2019). Josefina Guzman (BM), Madeline Island Chamber Music Festival participant and scholarship recipient.

Thomas, S. (2019–2020). Maxwell VanHoeij (pre-college), Hilton Head Chamber Music Institute participant.

Thomas, S. (2019). Richard Luby Violin Symposium Participants: Chloe Johnson (BM), Lambert Hsieh (DM), Margaret Ernst (BM). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Thomas, S. (2019). Nina Kim (DM), FSU Doctoral Concerto Competition Winner.

Thomas, S. (2018–2019). Josefina Guzman (BM), FSU Young Artist Concerto Competition Winner.

Student Accomplishments 2020

Thomas, S. (2020). Aspen Music Festival participants: Hannah MacLean (DM), Filippo Aldrovandi-Reina (pre-college), Maxwell VanHoeij (pre-college).

Thomas, S. (2020). Bryce Martin (BM), National Repertory Orchestra Festival Fellowship Recipient.

Thomas, S. (2020). Green Mountain Festival participants: Abbie Ringdahl (BM), Chloe Johnson (BM), Margaret Ernst (BM), Alyssa Orantes (BM), Rebeca Masalles (BM), Elise Ashburn (BM).

Thomas, S. (2020). Maxwell VanHoeij (pre-college), Hilton Head Young Artist Competition finalist.

Thomas, S. (2020). Michael Klyce (MM) Camp Encore/Coda Teaching Assistant Fellowship.

Thomas, S. (2020–2021). Bryce Martin (BM), Brautlecht Scholarship. Florida State University, College of Music.

Thomas, S. (2019–2020). Bryce Martin (BM), FSU Young Artist Concerto Competition Winner.

Research and Original Creative Work

The primary focus of my creative work encompasses the realm of chamber music. In addition to being the

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violinist and co-founder of the Benzaiten Piano Trio, I also perform regularly with the Bryant Park Chamber Players and IRIS Orchestra. My performances often champion the works of living composers, highlighted through a commission for solo violin and a recent CD celebrating the music of living women composers. I am also active as a collaborative presenter at conferences and musical communities around the world, often incorporating eurhythmics through the lens of a performer and pedagogue.

Presentations

Invited Presentations at Conferences

Thomas, S. (presented 2016, October). Preparing Your Students for College Auditions. Presentation at Florida Orchestra Association/Florida American String Teachers Association Fall Conference, Florida American String Teachers Association, Orlando, FL. (State)

Invited Presentations at Symposia

Thomas, S. (presented 2018, May). Rhythm is More Than Sweet Dreams: Eurhythmics in the Private Lesson. In Richard Luby Violin Symposium. Presentation at the meeting of Richard Luby Violin Symposium: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. (National)

Refereed Presentations at Conferences

Thomas, S. (presented 2017, March). Rhythm is More Than Sweet Dreams: Eurhythmics in the Private Lesson. Presentation at National American String Teachers Association Conference, American String Teachers Association, Pittsburgh, PA. (National)

Invited Workshops

Thomas, S., Fujita, T., & Kim, A. (2020, March). Eurhythmics and Chamber Music. Workshop delivered at Hofstra University, Long Island, NY. (National)

Thomas, S. (2019, December). Connecting through the Arts: College Panel Discussion. Workshop delivered at IRIS Orchestra & Houston High School, Memphis, TN. (National)

Thomas, S. (2018, March). Violin Sectionals & Master Class: GPAC Youth Symphony Orchestra. Workshop delivered at Germantown Performance Arts Center Youth Symphony Orchestra, Germantown, TN. (National)

Thomas, S. (2017, October). Artist Fellow Program: Guest Clinician. Workshop delivered at IRIS Orchestra, Memphis, TN. (International)

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Thomas, S. (2017, February). Violin Sectionals & Master Class: GPAC Youth Symphony Orchestra. Workshop delivered at Germantown Performance Arts Center Youth Symphony Orchestra, Germantown, TN. (National)

Thomas, S. (2016, March). Seattle Young Artists Music Festival: Violin Performance Classes and Adjudication. Workshop delivered at Seattle Young Artists Music Festival, Seattle, WA. (National)

Invited Lectures and of Original Work

Thomas, S. (2019, January). Cawthon Colloquium: Representation Matters. Delivered at Florida State University Cawthon Colloquium. (Local)

Thomas, S. (2018, November). FSU Masterworks by Women Graduate Seminar Guest Presentation: Recording Jennifer Higdon. Delivered at Florida State University College of Music. (Local)

Thomas, S. (2018, February). Class Presentation: Playing with String Players. Delivered at Florida State University College of Music. (Local)

Thomas, S. (2017, November). FSU Masterworks by Women Graduate Seminar Guest Presentation: Recording Jennifer Higdon. Delivered at Florida State University College of Music. (Local)

Thomas, S. (2016, February). Collaborative Piano Class Presentation: Playing with String Players. Delivered at Florida State University College of Music. (Local)

Master Classes

Thomas, S. (2020, May). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Emerald Coast Chamber Music Festival, Online (due to COVID-19). (National)

Thomas, S. (2020, May). Violin Master Classes: Luby Violin Symposium. Master class delivered at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Online (due to COVID-19). (National)

Thomas, S. (2020, March). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Purchase Conservatory of Music: State University of , Purchase, NY. (National)

Thomas, S. (2020, March). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Middle State University, Murfreesboro, TN. (National)

Thomas, S. (2020, February). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Vanderbilt University--Blair School of Music, Nashville, TN. (National)

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Thomas, S. (2020, February). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN. (National)

Thomas, S. (2020, January). Chamber Music Master Classes. Master class delivered at Long Island String Festival, Long Island, NY. (National)

Thomas, S. (2019, December). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at , Memphis, TN. (National)

Thomas, S. (2019, October). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Naples, FL. (State)

Thomas, S. (2019, July). Violin Master Classes. Master class delivered at Brancaleoni International Music Festival, Piobbico, Italy. (International)

Thomas, S. (2019, June). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Hilton Head Chamber Music Institute, Chapel Hill, NC. (National)

Thomas, S. (2019, May). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Music in the Woods, Tallahassee, FL. (State)

Thomas, S. (2019, May). Violin Master Classes: Luby Violin Symposium. Master class delivered at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. (National)

Thomas, S. (2019, March). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. (Regional)

Thomas, S. (2019, February). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at --Fred Fox School of Music, Tucson, AZ. (National)

Thomas, S. (2019, January). Chamber Music Master Classes. Master class delivered at Long Island String Festival, Long Island, NY. (National)

Thomas, S. (2018, June). Chamber Music Master Class. Master class delivered at Kinhaven Music School Young Artist Seminar, Weston, VT. (National)

Thomas, S. (2018, June). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Florida State University Music Camps, Tallahassee, FL. (Regional)

Thomas, S. (2018, May). Violin Master Classes: Luby Violin Symposium. Master class delivered at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. (National)

Thomas, S. (2018, April). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. (National)

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Thomas, S. (2018, January). Chamber Music Master Classes. Master class delivered at Long Island String Festival Association, Long Island, NY. (National)

Thomas, S. (2018, January). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Wichita State University, Wichita, KS. (National)

Thomas, S. (2017, August). Chamber Music Master Class. Master class delivered at Stony Brook University Summer Music Camp, Stony Brook, NY. (National)

Thomas, S. (2017, June). Chamber Music Master Class. Master class delivered at Kinhaven Music School Young Artist Seminar, Weston, VT. (National)

Thomas, S. (2017, May). Violin Master Classes: Luby Violin Symposium. Master class delivered at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC. (National)

Thomas, S. (2016, December). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at National Orchestra of Bolivia, La Paz, Bolivia. (International)

Thomas, S. (2016, August). Chamber Music Master Class. Master class delivered at Stony Brook University Summer Music Camp, Stony Brook, NY. (National)

Thomas, S. (2016, June). Chamber Music Master Class. Master class delivered at Kinhaven Music School Young Artist Seminar, Weston, VT. (National)

Thomas, S. (2016, March). Violin Master Classes. Master class delivered at Seattle Young Artists Music Festival, Seattle, WA. (National)

Thomas, S. (2015, November). Chamber Music Master Class. Master class delivered at Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra Youth Orchestra, Chattanooga, TN. (Regional)

Thomas, S. (2015, October). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Miami University, Oxford, OH. (National)

Thomas, S. (2015, July). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Kinhaven Music School, Weston, VT. (International)

Thomas, S. (2015, February). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Miami University, Oxford, OH. (National)

Thomas, S. (2014). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Vanderbilt University--Blair School of Music, Nashville, TN. (Regional)

Thomas, S. (2013). Chamber Music Master Class. Master class delivered at Innsbrook Institute Summer Academy and Festival, Innsbrook, MO. (National)

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Thomas, S. (2013). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at School of Music, Athens, OH. (National)

Thomas, S. (2012). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at University of Southern Mississippi Suzuki Program, Hattiesburg, MS. (Local)

Thomas, S. (2011). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Vanderbilt University--Blair School of Music, Nashville, TN. (National)

Thomas, S. (2011). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Belmont University, Nashville, TN. (National)

Thomas, S. (2011). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at University of Southern Mississippi Suzuki Program, Hattiesburg, MS. (Local)

Thomas, S. (2008). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Tempe Preparatory Academy, Tempe, AZ. (Local)

Thomas, S. (2007). Violin Master Class. Master class delivered at Vanderbilt University--Blair School of Music, Nashville, TN. (National)

Thomas, S. (2005). Violin and Viola Master Class. Master class delivered at Omaha Youth Symphony Orchestra, Omaha, NE. (State)

Clinics

Thomas, S. (2016, September). Chamber Music and Dalcroze Presentation. Clinic delivered at Florida State University Advanced High School Workshop, Tallahassee, FL. (Regional)

Original Creative Works

Musical Compositions

Thomas, S., & Mack, E. (accepted). Stealing Fire for Solo Violin [Commission and Performance of Solo Violin Work]. Evan Mack, Saratoga Springs, NY.

Studio Recordings

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2018). American Women Composers: Auerbach, Higdon, Zwilich [Solo work]. [CD, Digital download], Blue Griffin/Albany Records.

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Performances

Invited Performances

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2020, July). Brancaleoni International Music Festival Guest Artist Recital. Piobbico, Italy: Brancaleoni International Music Festival.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2020, June–July). Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival Faculty Recitals. Burlington, VT: Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2020, June). Hilton Head Chamber Music Institute Faculty Recital. Soundwaves: Hilton Head, SC: Hilton Head Chamber Music Institute.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2020, May). Iris Orchestra [Chamber Orchestra]. [Artistic direction by Michael Stern]. Memphis, TN: Iris Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2020, May). Luby Violin Symposium Faculty Recital. Person Recital Hall, Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2020, March). Her Music in Our Time: The Musical Works of Female Composers in the Era of Women's Suffrage [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Tailleferre, Price]. Hofstra University, Long Island, NY: Hofstra Cultural Center and Hofstra University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2020, March). The Benzaiten Trio [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Beethoven, Part, Tailleferre, Mendelssohn]. Blair School of Music, Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2020, March). The Benzaiten Trio [Chamber music]. [Origination of the work by Beethoven, Part, Tailleferre, Mendelssohn]. The George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall, Clarksville, TN: Austin Peay State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2020, February). Florida State University Faculty Showcase [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Beethoven, Op. 11]. Opperman Music Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2020, January). Bryant Park Chamber Players [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Beethoven, Mozart]. Long Island, NY: Long Island String Festival.

Thomas, S. (Principal Second Violin, Concertmaster). (2020). Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra [Orchestral]. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall: Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.

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Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, December). Iris Orchestra [Chamber Orchestra]. [Origination of the work by Beethoven]. [Artistic direction by Michael Stern]. Memphis, TN: Iris Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, October). Ellen Zwilich's 80th Birthday Celebration Concert [Violin Solo]. [Origination of the work by Zwilich]. Opperman Recital Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, October). University Musical Association Recital [Chamber music]. [Origination of the work by Dvorak]. Opperman Recital Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University UMA.

Thomas, S. (Chamber Musician). (2019, October). Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church Recital Series: Dvorak Piano Trios [Chamber music]. [Origination of the work by Dvorak]. Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church: Naples, FL: Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, July). Brancaleoni International Music Festival Faculty Recitals [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Brahms, Dvorak]. Piobbico, Italy: Brancaleoni International Music Festival.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, June). Hilton Head Chamber Music Institute Faculty Recital [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Dvorak, Haydn, Mozart, Kodaly]. Soundwaves: Hilton Head, SC: Hilton Head Chamber Music Institute.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, May). Florida State University UMA Chamber Music Recital [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Brahms]. Opperman Recital Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University, University Musical Associates.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, May). Luby Violin Symposium Faculty Recital [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Kodaly, Brahms]. Person Recital Hall, Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, April). The Complete Brahms Sonatas [Recital with piano]. [Origination of the work by Brahms]. Garth Newell Music Center: Warm Springs, VA: Garth Newell Music Center.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, March). Faculty Recital Series: The Complete Brahms Sonatas [Recital with piano]. Longmire Recital Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, March). Fridays at Noon Recital Series: Brahms Sonatas [Recital with piano]. [Origination of the work by Brahms]. Balfour Chapel Thomasville, GA: Arts for the Community at Thomas University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, March). Iris Orchestra [Chamber Orchestra]. [Artistic direction by Michael Stern]. Memphis, TN: Iris Orchestra.

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Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, March). The Complete Brahms Sonatas [Recital with piano]. [Origination of the work by Brahms]. Barness Recital Hall, Tampa, FL: University of South Florida.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, February). The Complete Brahms Sonatas [Recital with piano]. [Origination of the work by Brahms]. Minneapolis, MN: Lake of the Isles Concert Series.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, February). The Complete Brahms Sonatas [Recital with piano]. [Origination of the work by Brahms]. Helen Connor Laird Theater, Marshfield, WI: University of Wisconsin, Marshfield-Stevens Point.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, February). The Complete Brahms Sonatas [Recital with piano]. [Origination of the work by Brahms]. Trinity Episcopal Church: Apalachicola, FL: Inconcert Isle Newell Concert Series.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, February). The Complete Brahms Sonatas [Recital with piano]. [Origination of the work by Brahms]. Fred Fox School of Music, Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, January). Bryant Park Chamber Players [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Mendelssohn, Mozart]. Long Island, NY: Long Island String Festival.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2019, January). Florida State University Faculty Showcase [Chamber music]. Opperman Music Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.

Thomas, S. (Principal Second Violin). (2019). Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra [Orchestra]. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall: Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2018, October). Iris Orchestra [Chamber Orchestra]. [Artistic direction by Michael Stern]. Memphis, TN: Iris Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2018, October). Iris Orchestra at the Brooks: Midori and Friends [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Andrew Norman, Gran Turismo for Eight Violins]. [Artistic direction by Midori]. Memphis, TN: Iris Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2018, September). University Musical Association Faculty Recital [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Mendelssohn, Faure]. Opperman Recital Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University UMA.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2018, July). Brancaleoni International Music Festival Guest Recital: Modern Clarinet Trios [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Schoenfield, Tower, Puts, Currier]. Piobbico, Italy: Brancaleoni International Music Festival.

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Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2018, July). International Clarinet Association: ClarinetFest Invited Recital [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Schoenfield, Puts, Tower, Currier]. Oostende, Belgium: International Clarinet Association: ClarinetFest 2018.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2018, May). Luby Violin Symposium Faculty Recital [Solo Violin]. [Origination of the work by Zwilich]. Person Recital Hall, Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2018, April). Ball State University Guest Recital: Modern Clarinet Trios [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Schoenfield, Tower, Puts, Currier]. Sursa Hall, Muncie, IN: Ball State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2018, April). Florida State University Faculty Recital Series [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Schoenfield, Puts, Currier, Tower]. Longmire Recital Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2018, April). Miami University Guest Recital: Modern Clarinet Trios [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Schoenfield, Tower, Puts, Currier]. Souers Recital Hall, Oxford, OH: Miami University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2018, April). Guest Recital: Modern Clarinet Trios [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Schoenfield, Tower, Puts, Currier]. Northwestern University, Evanston, IL: Northwestern University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2018, April). University of Clarinet Symposium Recital [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Schoenfield, Tower, Puts, Currier]. The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD: University of Maryland Clarinet Symposium.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2018, April). Virginia Commonwealth University Guest Recital: Modern Clarinet Trios [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Schoenfield, Tower, Puts, Currier]. Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, Richmond, VA: Virginia Commonwealth University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist, Principal 2nd). (2018, March). Iris Orchestra [Chamber Orchestra]. [Artistic direction by Michael Stern]. Memphis, TN: Iris Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Solo Violinist). (2018, February). Zwilich Violin Concerto [Concerto with orchestra]. [Origination of the work by Zwilich]. [Artistic direction by Alexander Jimenez]. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2018, January). Bryant Park Chamber Players [Chamber Music]. Long Island, NY: Long Island String Festival.

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Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2018, January). International Trumpet Guild Recital Series [Chamber Music]. Oklahoma City, OK: International Trumpet Guild.

Thomas, S. (Violinist, Principal Second). (2018). Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra [Orchestra]. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall: Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2017, November). Florida State University Faculty Recital Series [Recital with piano]. [Origination of the work by Bartok, Schnittke, Beethoven]. Longmire Recital Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2017, November). Seaside Chamber Music Series: Mendelssohn Octet [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Mendelssohn, Bach]. Seaside, Florida: Seaside Chamber Music.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2017, October). Chamber Music Series: Mendelssohn and Bach [Chamber Music]. Thomasville, GA: Thomas University Arts for the Community.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2017, October). Florida State University Advanced High School Strings Workshop Faculty Recital [Chamber Music]. Longmire Recital Hall: Advanced High School Strings Workshop.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2017, October). Iris Orchestra [Chamber Orchestra]. [Artistic direction by Michael Stern]. Memphis, TN: Iris Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2017, August). Stony Brook University Summer Music Recital Series [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Beethoven]. Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook, NY: Stony Brook University Summer Music Programs.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2017, July). ClarinetFest Recital Series [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Schoenfield]. Orlando, FL: International Clarinet Association.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2017, July). Kinhaven Music School Faculty Series [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Mendelssohn, Tonia Ko, Tchaikovsky]. Weston, VT: Kinhaven Music School.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2017, June). Kinhaven Music School Faculty Series [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Haydn, Daughtery]. Weston, VT: Kinhaven Music School.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2017, May). Luby Violin Symposium Faculty Recital [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Brahms]. Person Recital Hall, Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2017, April). University Musical Association Recital [Chamber Music]. Opperman Music Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University UMA.

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Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2017, March). Miami University Guest Recital [Recital with piano]. [Origination of the work by Auerbach, Higdon]. Oxford, OH: Miami University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2017, February). Florida State University Faculty Showcase [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Spohr Nonet]. Opperman Music Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2017, February). Iris Orchestra [Chamber Orchestra]. [Artistic direction by Michael Stern]. Memphis, TN: Iris Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2017, January). University Musical Association Recital: Chamber music with Clarinet and Strings [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Brahms, Mackey]. Opperman Recital Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University UMA.

Thomas, S. (Violinist, Principal Second). (2017). Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra [Orchestra]. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall: Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Solo Violinist). (2016, December). National Orchestra of Bolivia [Solo with orchestra]. La Paz, Bolivia: National Orchestra of Bolivia.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2016, November). Arizona State University Guest Recital: Duos for Violin and Viola [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Zwilich, Kreutzer, Schneider, Handel-Halvorsen]. Katzin Concert Hall, Phoenix, AZ: Arizona State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2016, October). Iris Orchestra [Chamber Orchestra]. [Artistic direction by Michael Stern]. Memphis, TN: Iris Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2016, September). Florida State University Advanced High School Strings Workshop Faculty Recital [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Doppler]. Longmire Recital Hall: Advanced High School Strings Workshop.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2016, August). Stony Brook University Summer Music Recital Series [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Mozart]. Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook, NY: Stony Brook University Summer Music Programs.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2016, July). Kinhaven Music School Faculty Series [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Tchaikovsky, Muhly]. Weston, VT: Kinhaven Music School.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2016, June). Kinhaven Music School Faculty Series [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Haydn, Mahler]. Weston, VT: Kinhaven Music School.

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Thomas, S. (Solo Violinist). (2016, April). University Philharmonia Orchestra: Romance [Solo with orchestra]. [Origination of the work by Beethoven]. [Artistic direction by Alexander Jimenez]. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University Orchestras.

Thomas, S. (Solo Violinist). (2016, February). Florida State University Faculty Showcase [Solo Violin]. Opperman Music Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2016, February). Opening Nights Performing Arts: Billy Childs [Chamber Music]. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Opening Nights.

Thomas, S. (Chamber Music). (2016, January). Florida State University Faculty Recital Series [Recital with piano]. [Origination of the work by Faure, Bach, Boulanger, Zwilich]. Longmire Recital Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2016, January). Iris Orchestra [Chamber Orchestra]. [Origination of the work by Beethoven]. [Artistic direction by Michael Stern]. Memphis, TN: Iris Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2016, January). Westminster Oaks Recital Series [Recital with piano]. [Origination of the work by Boulanger, Bach, Doppler]. Tallahassee, FL: Westminster Oaks.

Thomas, S. (Violinist, Principal Second). (2016). Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra [Orchestra]. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall: Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2015, November). Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra Youth Orchestra [Solo with orchestra]. Chattanooga, TN: Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra Youth Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2015, October). Annual Holocaust Remembrance Performance [Chamber Music]. Tallahassee, FL: Holocaust Education Resource Council.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2015, October). Miami University Faculty Recital: Piano Quintets [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Faure, Schumann]. Oxford, OH: Miami University.

Thomas, S. (Violin). (2015, September). Florida State University Faculty Recital Series [Recital with piano]. Opperman Music Hall Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2015, July). Kinhaven Music School Faculty Series [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Mozart, Martin]. Weston, VT: Kinhaven Music School.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2015, June). Innsbrook Institute Concert Series [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Evan Mack, Leclair]. Innsbrook, MO: Innsbrook Institute Summer Music Festival & Academy.

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Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2015, June). Kinhaven Music School Faculty Series [Chamber Music]. [Artistic direction by Faure, Messiaen, Bach, Beethoven]. Weston, VT: Kinhaven Music School.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2015, May). Evening of Musical Delight [Recital with piano]. Opperman Music Hall: Florida State University: University Musical Associates.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2015, March). Iris Orchestra [Chamber Orchestra]. [Artistic direction by Michael Stern, Yefim Bronfman]. Memphis, TN: Iris Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2015, March). Naples Philharmonic [Orchestra]. Hayes Hall, Naples, FL: Naples Philharmonic.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2015, February). Florida State University Faculty Recital Series [Recital with piano]. Opperman Music Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2015, February). Miami University Guest Recital [Recital with piano]. [Origination of the work by Mozart, Debussy, Strauss]. Oxford, OH: Miami University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2015, January). Festival of New Music [Chamber Music]. Opperman Music Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University--Festival of New Music.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2015, January). Florida State University Faculty Recital Series: Music of Timothy Hoekman [Chamber Music]. Opperman Music Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2015, January). Iris Orchestra: I Will Not Remain Silent (World Premiere) [Chamber Orchestra]. [Origination of the work by Bruce Adolphe]. Memphis, TN: Iris Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2015, January). Naples Philharmonic [Orchestra]. [Artistic direction by Andrey Boreyko, Gidon Kremer]. Hayes Hall, Naples, FL: Naples Philharmonic.

Thomas, S. (Violinist, Principal Second). (2015). Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra [Orchestra]. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall: Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2014, November). Blair School of Music Guest Recital Series [Recital with piano]. [Origination of the work by Debussy, Mozart, Strauss, Mack]. Turner Recital Hall, Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt University--Blair School of Music.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2014, November). Evening of Dance: Collaboration with FSU School of Dance [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Bartok]. Florida State University, School of Dance: Florida State University, School of Dance.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2014, November). Florida State University Faculty Recital Series [Recital with piano]. [Origination of the work by Debussy, Mozart, Strauss, Evan

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Mack--world premiere]. Longmire Recital Hall, Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2014, July). Kinhaven Music School Faculty Series [Chamber Music]. Weston, VT: Kinhaven Music School.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2014, June). Innsbrook Institute Concert Series [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Schnittke]. Innsbrook, MO: Innsbrook Institute Summer Music Festival & Academy.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2014, June). Kinhaven Music School Faculty Series [Chamber Music]. Weston, VT: Kinhaven Music School.

Thomas, S. (Violinist, Principal Second). (2014). Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra [Orchestra]. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall: Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2013, November). Chrysalis Chamber Players [Chamber Music]. Naples, FL: Chrysalis Chamber Players.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2013, July). Kinhaven Music School Faculty Series [Chamber Music]. Weston, VT: Kinhaven Music School.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2013, June). Kinhaven Music School Faculty Series [Chamber Music]. Weston, VT: Kinhaven Music School.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2013, February). Chrysalis Chamber Players [Chamber Music]. Naples, FL: Chrysalis Chamber Players.

Thomas, S. (Solo Violin with Piano). (2013). Innsbrook Institute Concert Series [Chamber Music]. Innsbrook, MO: Innsbrook Institute Summer Music Academy & Festival.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2012, July). Kinhaven Music School Faculty Series [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Copland, Brahms]. Weston, VT: Kinhaven Music School.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2012, June). Kinhaven Music School Faculty Series [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Debussy, Schubert]. Weston, VT: Kinhaven Music School.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2012, April). University of Southern Mississippi Faculty Chamber Music Series: Impromptu Piano Quartet [Chamber Music]. Marsh Auditorium, Hattiesburg, MS: University of Southern Mississippi.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2012, March). Jones Community Junior College Recital Series: Impromptu Piano Quartet [Chamber Music]. Foote Chapel, Ellisville, MS: Jones Community Junior College.

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Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2012, February). St. Paul's Chamber Series: Impromptu Piano Quartet [Chamber Music]. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Meridian, MS: Jones Community Junior College.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2012, February). University of Southern Mississippi Faculty Recital Series: Impromptu Piano Quartet [Chamber Music]. Marsh Auditorium, Hattiesburg, MS: University of Southern Mississippi.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2012). Natchez Recital Series [Recital with piano]. Natchez, MS: The Natchez Festival of Music.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2012). University of Southern Mississippi Faculty Recital Series [Recital with piano]. Hattiesburg, MS: University of Southern Mississippi.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2011, September). Magnolia Chamber Music Society [Chamber Music]. Hattiesburg, MS: Magnolia Chamber Music Society.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2011). Naples Philharmonic [Orchestra]. [Artistic direction by Andrey Boreyko]. Hayes Hall, Naples, FL: Artis-Naples, Naples Philharmonic.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2011). Presidential Concert Series [Recital with piano]. Squires Recital Hall, Cleveland, TN: Lee University.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2010, June). Spoleto Festival, USA Chamber Music Series [Chamber Music]. Dock Street Theatre, Charleston, SC: Spoleto Festival, USA.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2010, March). The Conservatory Project, Kennedy Center: The Fairmount Piano Trio [Chamber Music]. [Origination of the work by Mendelssohn]. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C: The Kennedy Center.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2010, February). FiveOne Experimental Orchestra [Chamber Music]. Cleveland Public Theatre, Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Public Theatre, Big Box Series.

Thomas, S. (Solo violin). (2010). Young Artists Debut Orchestra [Concerto with orchestra]. Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA: Mercyhurst College.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2009, November). FiveOne Experimental Orchestra [Chamber Music]. Cleveland Sculpture Center, Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Sculpture Center.

Thomas, S. (Violin Soloist and Conductor). (2007). Vivaldi's Four Seasons [Solo violin with Orchestra]. Ingram Hall, Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt University--Blair School of Music.

Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2006). Blair School of Music Alumni Solo Recital [Recital with piano]. Turner Recital Hall, Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt University--Blair School of Music.

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Thomas, S. (Violinist). (2005). Omaha Symphony Orchestra: Tzigane [Solo with orchestra]. [Origination of the work by Ravel]. Holland Center, Omaha, NE: Omaha Symphony Orchestra.

Juried Performances

Thomas, S. (Violin Soloist). (2004). Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory Chamber Orchestra [Solo violin with orchestra]. Steamboat Springs, CO: Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory.

Thomas, S. (Solo Violin with Orchestra). (2002). Vanderbilt University Orchestra [Solo violin with orchestra]. Ingram Hall, Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt University--Blair School of Music.

Thomas, S. (Violin Soloist). (1999). Chattanooga Symphony Youth Orchestra [Solo violin with orchestra]. Chattanooga, TN: Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Solo Violin with Piano). (1999). LaGrange Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Concert Series [Solo violin with orchestra]. LaGrange, GA: LaGrange Symphony Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violin Soloist). (1997). Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra [Solo violin with orchestra]. Tivoli Theatre, Chattanooga, TN: Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra.

Thomas, S. (Violin Soloist). (1997). Sewanee Festival Orchestra [Solo violin with orchestra]. University of the South, Guerry Hall, Sewanee, TN: Sewanee Summer Music Festival.

Contracts and Grants

Contracts and Grants Funded

Thomas, S. (Oct 2018–Oct 2018). FSU Faculty Travel Grant. Funded by Florida State University Provost. Total award $1,500.

Thomas, Shannon (PI). (May 2016–Aug 2016). FYAP: Recording American Women Composers: Auerbach, Higdon, Zwilich. Funded by FSU CRC. Total award $20,000.

Reviews of My Research and Original Creative Work by Other Authors

Reviews Appearing in Magazines or Newsletters

Wright, E. (2019, January). Celebrating Women Composers. Strings Magazine, No. 285, 67-68.

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Service

I value my role in fostering community: sharing with and learning from colleagues, fellow collaborators, and students both at FSU and around the world. I offer my own insights while encouraging the successes of others, whether that is mentoring the next generation of students, cultivating a supportive environment within the FSU string area, or sponsoring the work of colleagues. I am an active member of the FSU and global musical communities.

Florida State University

FSU University Service

Faculty Reviewer, Committee on Faculty Report Support (COFRS) (2015–2016).

FSU College Service

Member, College of Music Special Events Committee (2018–present).

Faculty Review Panelist, Presser Graduate Music Award (2019).

Member, College of Music Double Bass Faculty Search Committee (2018).

Member, College of Music Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Graduate Studies Search Committee (2015–2016).

Jury Member, Piano Area Young Artist Competition Preliminary Round Committee (2015).

DM treatise options, String Area Ad-Hoc Committee (2015).

FSU Department Service

Panelist, Orchestral String Seating Auditions (2014–present).

Chamber Music Faculty, FSU String Chamber Music Faculty Coaching Days (2014–present).

Jury Member, FSU String Chamber Music Juries (2014–present).

The Profession

Juror for a Performance

Alabama All-State Orchestras Adjudicator. Alabama All-State Orchestras (2018).

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String Seating Auditions. Weston, VT: Kinhaven Music School (2014–2017).

Seattle Young Artists Music Festival and Competition. Seattle Young Artists Music Festival (2016).

Chamber Music Auditions. Innsbrook, MO: Innsbrook Institute Summer Music Academy & Festival (2013–2015).

String Seating Auditions. Weston, VT: Kinhaven Music School (2012–2013).

Arizona Music Teachers' National Association Competition: Strings Division. Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Music Teachers' National Association Competition (2007).

Service to Other Universities

Blair School of Music Alumni Mentor, Vanderbilt University (2017–present).

Faculty Representative to Board of Directors, Kinhaven Music School (2014–2018).

Served on String Area Committee and School of Music Undergraduate Committee, University of Southern Mississippi (2011–2012).

Visiting Quartet Residency Assistant, Arizona State University (2006–2008).

The Community

Audition Committee Member, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra (2014–present).

Guest Instructor, Chamber Music Master Class, (2014).

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