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Get to know the amazing musicians of the Memphis Symphony!
Chris Butler
Assistant Principal
Colleges attended:
Michigan State University, Indiana University
Most influential musical teachers:
John V. Brown, Jack Budrow, Lawrence Hurst
First Season with the MSO:
2007
MSO Community Involvement:
Soulsville
,
Opus One
,
Family Tunes and Tales
FUN FACTS!
Favorite Memphis restaurant:
Central BBQ
Age you started your instrument:
16
Favorite book, movie, or TV show:
Seinfeld
Favorite piece of music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0
Meet the Musicians