
Teaching the World to Play!
Chris Thomas is a versatile composer celebrated for his work across film, television, theme parks, and video games, as well as being a distinguished TED Speaker. His music has graced Emmy-nominated and Academy Award-shortlisted films, including Woman Rebel, Haymaker, and Don’t Look Back. He has been honored with the Hollywood Music in Media Award and the American Prize in Composition for his acclaimed work, Imagine Symphony Live.
Thomas’s collaborations span Hollywood luminaries such as Kathy Bates, Samuel L. Jackson, Bob Odenkirk, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, with television credits including Lost, CSI: NY, Found, The Kardashians, The Golden Bachelorette, and Vice. His recent projects include the Broadway-style musical Madame Scrooge, original themes for Sony Pictures’ The Hideaway Entertainment, and video game scores for Fortnite: Fortnitemares, Godzilla vs. Kong, Kitaru, and Hyde’s Hide & Seek.
Beyond the screen, Thomas’s immersive compositions have been featured in leading theme parks such as Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm, Dreamland (UK), and Evermore Adventure Park, as well as VR experiences like The Void 4D. His concert works have premiered at Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Sydney Opera House, and were performed by ensembles including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and Pacific Symphony. A graduate of USC’s Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television program, Thomas continues to shape the sound of contemporary storytelling through his innovative orchestral voice.
Explore Publications by Chris Thomas
| Title | Ensemble | Series | Grade | Item | New! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiator's Glory | String Orchestra | FJH String Orchestra | 3.5 | ST6369 | |
| Rustic Dance | String Orchestra | FJH Developing Strings | 2.5 | ST6381 | |
| A Little Mischief Music | String Orchestra | FJH Developing Strings | 2.5 | ST6395 | |
| Swashbucklers Saga | String Orchestra | FJH Developing Strings | 2.5 | ST6404 | |
| Rainfall in Vernazza | String Orchestra | FJH String Orchestra | 3 | ST6405 | |
| Gap of Dunloe | String Orchestra | FJH Beginning Strings | 1 | ST6413 | |
| Masquerade Waltz | String Orchestra | FJH Developing Strings | 2 | ST6430 | |
| Wild West Hoedown | String Orchestra | FJH Developing Strings | 2.5 | ST6431 | |
| Legionary | String Orchestra | FJH String Orchestra | 3 | ST6433 | |
| Haunted Ballroom, The | String Orchestra | FJH String Orchestra | 3.5 | ST6446 | |
| Sheehan's Pub Band | String Orchestra | FJH String Orchestra | 3 | ST6449 | |
| Sleigh Ride in the Park | String Orchestra | FJH Beginning Strings | 1 | ST6450 | |
| Autumn Harvest | String Orchestra | FJH String Orchestra | 3.5 | ST6484 | |
| Land of Dragons | String Orchestra | FJH Developing Strings | 2.5 | ST6485 | |
| Baile de Lila | String Orchestra | FJH String Orchestra | 3 | ST6507 | |
| Beauty and Fire The Quest Begins | String Orchestra | FJH String Orchestra | 3 | ST6510 | |
| Air for Buenos Aires | String Orchestra | FJH String Orchestra | 3 | ST6536 | |
| Angels Greet with Anthems Sweet What Child is This? | String Orchestra | FJH String Orchestra | 4 | ST6547 | |
| Battle of the Bows | String Orchestra | FJH Developing Strings | 2.5 | ST6555 |