Chris Thomson

I have been studying the trombone for 20 years both on the Sunshine Coast, and also in Brisbane under the direction of Jason Redman of the QLD Symphony Orchestra and contemporary musician Ben Marks. As well as forming the QLD Trombone Quartet performing group, I have been teaching since 2005 to students and small groups ranging in age. Apart from my solo performances I have held the following positions in local and touring orchestras, brass bands and big bands:

Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra – Principal Trombonist (Current)

Con Artists Big Band – Lead Trombonist (Current)

QLD Conservatorium Brass Ensemble – 1st Trombone (Current)

QLD Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra – Principal Trombone

Logan Youth Music Exchange (Japan) – Principal Trombonist

Logan Youth Music Exchange (China) – Principal Bass Trombonist

QLD Youth Orchestra Wind Symphony – Principal Trombonist

QLD Youth Orchestra Wind Ensemble – Principal Trombonist

The Empty Chair Big Band Project – 2nd Trombonist (Current)

The Empty Chair Big Band Project – Principal Bass Trombonist

Nambour & Maroochy District Brass – Casual Trombonist

Windsor Brass – Casual Trombonist

Brisbane Excelsior Brass – Casual Trombonist

QLD Young Conservatorium Wind Orchestra – Principal Trombonist

Brisbane Regional Youth Orchestra – Principal Trombonist

Various Professional Musical Appointments – Les Miserables, Miracle on 34th Street, Godspell, Calamity Jane, Company, Boy From Oz, The Music Man, Cats, and more with theatre companies such as Harvest Rain Theatre Company, Ignatians Musical Society, and QLD Music Theatre.