Classical Musicians of African Descent

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Geoffrey Johnson, oboe

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM | By classical intern

Published August 16, 2017 at 12:41 PM EDT

A native of Houston, Texas, Geoffrey Johnson is acting second oboist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Johnson is an active chamber musician in the Detroit area and regularly performs with the Detroit Chamber Winds. Mr. Johnson has given masterclasses at the University of Ottawa and private lessons with the Sphinx Organization for underprivileged students. Geoffrey Johnson holds a Masters in Music Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he studied with Dr. Doris DeLoach.

More information can be found on Johnson's website.