Alexander Bonus, natural trumpet, is regularly engaged by organizations such as Apollo's Fire, Chicago Opera Theater, Tafelmusik, Dallas Bach Society, Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra, and the Boston Early Music Festival. He has appeared in recitals with the Newberry Consort, trumpet soloist Niklas Eklund, and Tragicomedia. In addition, Mr. Bonus has performed as principal cornettist with the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. His recent semi-improvised cornetto recital was broadcast live from the Chicago Cultural Center.

In 2003, Mr. Bonus founded the Forces of Virtue ensemble and record label to promote unknown sacred and dramatic music from the renaissance to the baroque. He has lectured at the Eastman School of Music, Northwestern University, DePaul University, Roosevelt University, and the Newberry Library. Alexander Bonus holds two degrees from the Eastman School of Music and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in musicology and performance practices at Case-Western Reserve University.