Thomas has been playing trumpet since the age of six.

He is currently the Principal Trumpet of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and an active freelancer around New Zealand. Previously he has held Acting Associate Principal Trumpet contracts with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in 2013 and 2014 and also trialled for the position of Principal Trumpet with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

Thomas is a graduate of the University of Canterbury (BMus Hons) and the Royal College of Music London (MPerf Distinction). He has played under esteemed conductors such as Lorin Maazel and Bernard Haitink and performed solo recitals in London at Cadogan Hall and in The Elgar Room at The Royal Albert Hall. He was also runner up in the 2012 Gisborne International Music Competition.

Thomas is an active teacher around Christchurch, teaching at the University of Canterbury, Burnside High School, Christchurch School of Music, as well as privately.