Trombonist

Kenneth Thompkins, Associate Professor of Trombone at Michigan State University and Principal Trombonist of the Detroit Symphony will perform a trombone recital. Thompkins will perform music by African American composers William Grant Still, Kevin Day, and Brian Nabors as well as works by Alec Wilder and Ida Gotkovsky. Julie Nishimura, retired collaborative pianist of the University of Delaware School of Music, returns to perform alongside Mr. Thompkins on this program.

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Kenneth Thompkins, trombone, Guest Artist

University of Delaware

“Detroit Renaissance” is a cross artistic discipline concert featuring music, poetry, and art with a Detroit focus. Ken Thompkins, Maurice Draughn and Joe Becker will perform the music of Maurice Draughn and premiere “African Violet” by Jeff Scott. Detroit poet Kalimah Johnson will read some of her original poems. The DIA’s African American art collection will serve as a perfect setting for “Detroit Renaissance.”

Kenneth Thompkins

Trombonist

Events

Past events

Oct 21, 2024

Kenneth Thompkins, trombone, Guest Artist · University of Delaware School of Music

Feb 26, 2023

Detroit Renaissance: Structurally Sound at the Detroit Institute of Arts at the Bearden Mural · Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings

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