Dr. Thompson is a composer working both in acoustic music for traditional instruments
and music for traditional instruments with electronic and multimedia interaction.
His works have been performed in many places, including Florida, New York, Australia
and Italy.
He earned a B.M. degree from Samford University, and M.M. and D.M. degrees from Florida
State University. He joined the faculty of PBA in 1999, where he is associate professor
of music, coordinating music theory, composition and technology.