In both 2007 and 2003, flute choirs under the direction of Ms. Edwards were selected to perform at the National Flute Association's annual convention. This year her group from SF State will be performing in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Since receiving her Masters degree from the San Francisco Conservatory, Ms. Edwards has performed with many of the Bay Area's premier ensembles including the San Francisco Opera and Ballet. She is currently a member of the Sacramento Philharmonic, Opera and Ballet orchestras, as well as the Napa and Modesto symphonies.

The groups and individual artist Nick played with include T. Carson (piano for the Count Basie "Ghost" Band), Ben Miller (lead tenor sax for the Duke Ellington Orchestra), Doug Beavers (trombonist and arranger for Eddie Palmieri), Orchesta Kalichin, Rumba Cafe, The Acme Swing Co., Steve Lucky and the Rumba Bums, Tin Cup Serenade, Downtown Uproar, Manicato, Kapakahi, and Loco Bloco. The venues he has performed at include The Hi-Ball Lounge, The Fillmore Auditorium, Cafe Du Nord, Cafe Claude, Bimbo's 365, The Derby in L.A., Candlestick Park (pregame show), The Reno Hilton, The Catalyst, The Luther Burbank Center and The Temple Bar in L.A..

As a frequent performer, Thomas has soloed with the SB Symphony, Youth Symphony, Music and Arts Conservatory, and has been a winner of several Santa Barbara area scholarships and competitions, which include the Alice Nelson Music Competition, Performing Arts Scholarship Competition, SB Foundation Scholarship, SB Music Club, Profant Foundation, and Leni FeBland Scholarship.

Thomas' interests include playing chamber music, concert-going of all sorts, competitive basketball, running, collecting air jordans, and keeping a busy lifestyle. His passion is in performing and teaching future generations of musicians. This winter he completed to great acclaim a Spanish/tango music tour of California and south of the border (Tijuana) with Guitarist Jose Rodriguez, and completed the tour with a concert in San Francisco in March.

"I have extensive orchestral playing experience, having worked with the SF Symphony, SF Opera, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestras, and The Skywalker Symphony Orchestra. In addition I am active on the Jazz scene in SF, having performed with many top level players including Branford Marsalis, Bruce Forman, Mark Levine, and Mimi Fox.

"Technique, theory, music interpretation, improvisation. My experience with Feldenkrais, Alexander, and Pilates techniques, allows me to emphasize ease with the bass through good body usage. Beginners through professionals are welcome!"