Symphony, and the State Orchestra of St. Petersburg. He has    made multiple tours throughout Europe and North America, including performances at Notre Dame in Paris, St. Stephen's in Vienna, the State Opera House and the Cathedral of Saints Simon and Jude in Prague, St. Peter's in Vatican City, Rome, Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, the Riverside Cathedral in New York City, Orchestra Hall in Chicago, and the Ryman Theater in Nashville.

Dr. Thomas is listed in Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who in Education. He has received recognition from former President William Clinton on behalf of a music program he designed honoring our World War II veterans. He has been recognized twice on the floor of the United States House of Representatives for serving as an ambassador of music for the United States. Thomas has also been awarded multiple citations of excellence and service to his community by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, the Pennsylvania Senate, and the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners. Both the Austrian and German governments have also recognized Thomas for his contributions in music. Thomas was named by Philadelphia Magazine as the "Best Choral Director" in the Philadelphia region and was a Pennsylvania finalist for "Teacher of the Year", was named “Citizen of the Year” by the St. David's Society and was the first musician inducted into the “Upper Perkiomen Hall of Fame” where he served as Supervisor of Music. Thomas is also the conductor of the Eastern Pennsylvania Choral Society and has served as an adjunct professor of music for multiple colleges and universities.