Christchurch trumpeter Thomas Eves is a Master of Performance graduate of Royal College of Music London and current Principal Trumpet of Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Thomas has also trialled for Principal Trumpet of Royal Scottish National Orchestra, been contracted as Associate Principal of Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra, and played with orchestras throughout New Zealand and Australia.

He has performed solos with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Woolston Brass and the London Philharmonia Orchestra Chamber ensemble, as well as performing recitals in the Elgar Room (Royal Albert Hall) and Cadogan Hall.

Thomas is an active teacher around the Christchurch area.