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.
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