Originally from Thailand, trombonist Thanasit Pimnipapatrakul has performed in various professional and festival ensembles including around the world, including Akron Symphony Orchestra, Siam Philharmonic Orchestra, Bangkok Opera and Philharmonic Winds (Singapore). Thanasit was a member of Spoleto Festival USA in 2016 and 2017, and, in 2015, he participated in Aspen Music Festival. Thanasit has earned honors and awards such as Winner of Concerto Competition at Texas Christian University, Cleveland State University, Winner of Rangsit University Solo Trombone Competition, and finalist American Trombone Workshop Division III Bass Trombone Solo Competition in 2015 and 2016.
Thanasit is currently in the Doctoral program at University of North Texas, studying under Professor Tony Baker. Thanasit received Artist Diploma at Texas Christian University studying under Dr. David Begnoche. Also, received his Masters degree from Cleveland State University studying with Shachar Israel, Assistant Principal Trombone of the Cleveland Orchestra, and holds Bachelor degrees from Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music and Kasetsart University, where his teachers were Shannon Pittaway and Teerapol Submool.
Thanasit has also participated in Pokorny Low Brass Seminar in 2018, Cleveland Trombone Seminar in 2015-2017, Summer Trombone Workshop in 2015 and the Alessi Seminar 2014 in Fossano, Italy. He has attended master classes with renowned trombonists such as Nitzan Haroz, Toby Oft, Stephen Lange, Blair Bolinger, David Taylor, Haim Avitsur, John Rojak, Randall Hawkes, Zachary Bond, Dr. Denson Paul Pollard, Brain Hecht and Joseph Alessi.