Mike Gallant is a drummer and percussionist based in Charlottetown, PEI. He studied percussion performance at the University of Prince Edward Island under Dave Shephard. Mike joined the PEI Symphony in 2010 and has served as Principal Percussionist since 2015. He has performed extensively across the country including stints with The Band of the Ceremonial Guard and the 5th Canadian Division Band. Recently, he won an audition for a coveted percussion position in one of six regular force bands in the Canadian Armed Forces. He was a member of The Stadacona Band of The Royal Canadian Navy in which he played and toured for two years.

In the past, Mike has performed with top Canadian artists including; Measha Brueggergosman, Catherine MacLellan, Rose Cousins, and more. Mike has performed on and under the stage as part of various musicals including this summer’s sold out run of the new hit show “Becoming Dolly” as part of the Charlottetown Festival season. He has performed with ensembles for the ECMAs and Festival of Small Halls.

Currently, Mike is playing with PEI’s professional big band, Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble as well as The PEI Symphony Orchestra and Craig Fair Productions. Throughout the year, he takes part in various freelance gigs across PEI and the Maritimes.