Although Kenneth Thompkins is one of the few African-Americans performing as a principal musician in a major symphony orchestra, this fact has not stopped him from making  significant contributions to the great orchestras of which he has performed in the past.  The listeners will take a trip down memory lane with Ken as he shares personal stories of his connections with the hosts of the Rising Stars Podcast as well as learn his methodical approach to preparing for orchestral auditions.

*LINKS*
Kenneth’s website
Detroit Symphony Orchestra website
National Alliance for Audition Support
Greenhoe Trombones
Purchase Ken’s album on Amazon

Selected Videos:
Rhapsody for Trombone and Piano by Brian Raphael Nabors
Symphony of Science: Kenneth Thompkins
Between 2 Stands Season 1, Episode 6 - Ken Thompkins and Garrett McQueen
Let Us Break Bread Together
TPTV - Kenneth Thompkins

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