Previous Fellows

Previous African American Orchestra Fellows include, but are not limited to:


Douglas Cardwell – Principal Timpani, New Mexico Philharmonic


Velda Kelly – Violin, Detroit Opera


Romona Merritt – Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Freelance Musician


Caen Thomason-Redus – Flute; VP of Inclusion and Learning, League of American Orchestras


Alexander Davis – Bassoon, Former Orpheus Chamber Orchestra; Freelance Musician


Alexander Laing – Principal Clarinet, Phoenix Symphony


Derek Reeves – Principal Viola, Fort Wayne Symphony


Kenneth Thompkins – Principal Trombone, DSO


Geoffrey Johnson – Oboe, Former Acting Second Oboe, DSO; Detroit Freelance Musician


John Madison – Principal Viola, Detroit Opera


Michael Robinson Jr. – Principal Trombone, Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra


Joshua Jones – Principal Percussion, Grant Park Music Festival


Garrett McQueen – Bassoon, Digital Content; Radio Producer


Adam Sadberry – Acting Principal Flute, Memphis Symphony Orchestra