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Kenneth Thompkins, principal trombone of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra since 1997, has held positions with the Buffalo Philharmonic and the Florida Orchestra and performed with the New World Symphony under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas. A former participant in the Detroit Symphony's African America Fellowship Program, he has been a mentor to several Orchestra Fellows over the years. Known for his educational skills, Thompkins has been invited to perform and conduct master classes at many music schools, including the Curtis Institute of Music, Mannes College, the University of Michigan, and Interlochen Arts Academy.

Open to the public. Free Admission. For more information, please call (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. To view more events such as this, please go to www.gvsu.edu/artscalendar

Dr. Mark Williams, 616-331-3484

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