Monash Concert Band

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Music Director

Michael Thompson started his music career in 1968 with the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines. He graduated in 1970 from the Royal Marines School of Music and was posted to The Royal Marines Band, HM Royal Yacht Britannia in Portsmouth, England.

During his twelve years of service he visited and played in more than 32 countries. In 1980 Michael joined the RAAF Central Band and in 1999 he retired from military music to pursue a new career.

Michael Thompson was appointed as Music Director, Monash Concert Band in March 2004.