Mark Lawrence talks to us today about his experiences with trombone, piano, and violin growing up and how he decided on pursuing music instead of law. 

Mark Lawrence is a superb trombone player. He was the principal trombonist of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra from 1974 to 2007. He has also been a part of many well-known chamber groups such as Summit Brass, Empire Brass, the Center City Brass Quintet, "Four of a Kind," and Bay Brass. Lawrence is also a dedicated teacher, having taught at many prestigious schools such as the Colburn School, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the Music Academy of the West.