About Michelle Russell
My Story
Michelle always had a musical inclination and in 2016 began to learn the kit drums, however the passion really commenced in 2018 at the Holy Family Primary School Indooroopilly.
On that occasion Michelle met P&DNSMB piper Noel Saunders who started her on her musical journey with the band by inviting Michelle to join the band. After attending her first band rehearsal Michelle joined up straight away.
Michelle commenced on the side drums and then progressed to the Bass Drum under the expert guidance of Robin Werda and Mark Sonter, leading to her first public performance in the 2019 St Patrick’s Day Parade. An exciting time for Michelle.
Michelle also performed in front of her work colleagues and peers by playing with the band for the 100th year celebration of her workplace at Brigidine College, Indooroopilly for the 2019 ANZAC Day Service commemorations.
Personal Life
A passion for playing in bands cumulated in Michelle representing the P&DNSMB in the massed bands at the 2019 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (ANZ Stadium -Sydney). It was a new and thrilling experience.
Love of music led Michelle to perform at QPAC in 2018 as part of an ensemble choir singing in Gaelic leading her to be part of the Queensland Music Festival Choir which will be filmed in May 2021.
Michelle’s other interests includes being an avid attendee and volunteer at a number of Brisbane International Tennis Tournaments and is also in her 27th consecutive year (2021) as a season ticket holder for the Broncos.
Representing those National Servicemen and all Service personnel who have served their country as well as meeting members of the Community and performing at the many ceremonies and events since joining the band continues to be an honour for Michelle which will always be cherished.
"Representing National Servicemen, Service personnel, meeting members of the Community, & performing at the ceremonies & events continues to be an honour I will always cherish".
Michelle Russell
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