Fellowship Program
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