Nathan Thompson is an Austin based choral performer, director, and educator. Thompson has a wealth of experience directing choirs of all levels having taught at the middle school through collegiate level.
Thompson has performed in semi-professional and professional ensembles and has experience singing at state and national conferences. Ensembles that Thompson has performed with include: the Purgatory Creek Chorale, Conspirare Symphonic Choir, and the Texas State Chorale. During the 2021-2022 academic year, Thompson was honored to serve as the director of the Texas State University Men’s Choir. Thompson currently serves as the choir director at McCallum High School Fine Arts Academy. Under his direction, the McCallum Choirs have consistently received sweepstakes at the annual UIL Concert and Sight Reading assessment. In December of 2024 the McCallum Choirs, under Thompson’s direction, performed the U.S. premier of Cyrillus Kreek’s “Requiem in C Minor”.
Thompson grew up in north Austin and graduated from McNeil High School. He went on to attend Texas State University where he earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Studies and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting. Thompson is grateful for his eight years as a choral scholar and is excited to take on the responsibility of Choir Master at Good Shepherd