Michael Thompson

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Michael Thompson lives in Worthington, MN and is the Director of Bands at Worthington High School in Worthington, Minnesota. Michael directs the "Spirit of Worthington" Trojan Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Pep Bands. He also teaches beginning guitar and Music Theory. Michael holds a Master of Music Education degree from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Instrumental Music Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato. 

Michael marched drum corps for four years, spending the 2016 season with the Govenaires, the 2017 season with River City Rhythm and the Govenaires, the 2018 season with the Madison Scouts, and the 2019 season with the Cavaliers. In addition to directing the "Spirit of Worthington" Trojan Marching Band, Michael was mellophone instructor with River City Rhythm from 2020-2024, and also taught both visual and brass with the Govenaires in that same time period. Michael has spent time time with the Govenaires as a performer (2016-17), Volunteer (2018-19) and instructional staff member (2020-24), and is now proud to serve in the Ensemble Coordinator Role.

In his personal life, Michael enjoys an active performing career in Worthington, MN and Sioux Falls, SD. In Worthington, Michael holds the Principal Horn position with the Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra as well as gigging with local churches and with the school musical as needed, and playing in The Amazing Worthington City Band. In Sioux Falls, Michael plays lead/solo Eb horn with the Sioux Empire Brass Society. In the past, Michael has played horn for the River Valley Wind Ensemble and subbed for the Schell's Hobo Band. 

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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