Jake Thonis

Jake Thonis is an accomplished bassoonist currently serving as the Acting Associate Principal Bassoon with The Florida Orchestra since January 2022. In addition to this role, Thonis has maintained a freelance music career since 2018, and has held various substitute musician positions with prominent orchestras, including the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and others. Thonis was also a Principal Bassoon with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra from September 2017 to May 2019 and participated as an Artist in Residence with Marlboro Music from 2020 to 2022. Educationally, Thonis holds a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma from the Curtis Institute of Music, a Master’s Degree from Rice University, and a Bachelor of Music degree from the Colburn School, in addition to completing high school studies at both the Walnut Hill School for the Arts and Wellesley High School.