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Classical Music Conversations

Tommy Morrison on Classical Pacific

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published January 23, 2024 at 12:50 AM HST

Bassoonist Tommy Morrison and fellow Punahou Music School faculty, Dr. Tyler Ramos.

Tommy Morrison is the Principal Bassoonist with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Tommy Morrison talks about his upcoming concert at the Atherton Performing Arts Studio and his life in Hawaii.

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