Thom Fletcher

Thom is a woodwind specialist, educator, composer, arranger, performer and in desperate need of some career minimalism. Thom’s music journey began with great promise, age 5, air-conducting his imaginary orchestra before, at age 8, someone finally handed him a musical instrument; a clarinet. Thom cried because he wasn’t immediately good at it. Overcoming this devastating hurdle, he went on to learn Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano and Bass Guitar.

Thom studied his Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, majoring in composition under Dr. Nicole Murphy. He is now studying a Masters of Teaching at the University of Queensland, working with high school students. As a composer, Thom has had original and arranged works performed by bands in Australia and internationally. Thom is the conductor of Second Wind Community Band Concert Band and leads their New Beginnings adult beginners program.

Thom holds teaching positions at Hillbrook Anglican School, Mt St Michael’s College and Prince of Peace Lutheran College where he teaches a small army of enthusiastic students, conducts bands, and helps beginners of all ages start their woodwind journey. Thom also leads workshops, masterclasses and music camps with primary and secondary school groups across Brisbane.