Born in Toronto, Michael Roháč received a Masters in Conducting at the University of Toronto in 2001, in the class of Raffi Armenian.

Between 2004 and 2011 Michael Roháč held the position of Music Director of the West Bohemian Symphony Orchestra (Západočeský symfonický orchestr).  Founded in 1821, it is the oldest orchestra in the Czech Republic.  During his time with the orchestra he revitalized the orchestra's operations, redefining its subscription and promenade season.  In 7 seasons he conducted almost 300 symphonic concerts, along with over 200 promenade concerts, all the while establishing a very popular family concert series.

Michael Roháč is a great admirer and supporter of the works of Jean Sibelius, a somewhat neglected composer in the Czech Republic.  In cooperation with the Finnish Embassy in Prague and the UK Sibelius society, his lectures and concerts on Sibelius' music have become the core of his activities in the Czech Republic and abroad.