James Wilbur Thompson

Background

Thompson, James Wilbur was born on May 12, 1949 in Frankfurt, Germany. Son of James Wilbur and Bertie Lee Thompson. came to the United States, 1951.

Education

Bachelor of Music, New England Conservatory, Boston, 1970.

Career

Principal trumpet, Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, 1969-1973; principal trumpet, Orchestra of State of Mexico, Toluca, 1973-1976; solo trumpet, Montreal Symphony Orchestra, 1976-1990; principal trumpet, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, since 1990. Professor trumpet Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1969-1973, McGill University, Montreal, 1976-1990. Instructor trumpet Georgia State University, Atlanta, since 1994.

Teacher trumpet National Conservatory of Music, Mexico City.

Achievements

• James Wilbur Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy Symphony performer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Federation Musicians.

Interests

• Avocations: computers, skiing, tennis, billiards.

Connections

Married Ann King Millsop, May 17, 1973. Children: Caitlin, Joseph, Lesley.

Father:

James Wilbur Thompson

Mother:

Bertie Lee Thompson

Spouse:

Ann King Millsop

child:

Caitlin Thompson

child:

Lesley Thompson

child:

Joseph Thompson