Biography
Mildred Kemp (trombone) received her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the University of Louisville School of Music and was a member of the Louisville Orchestra from 1957 to 1962. Mildred left Louisville for New York City where she was a member of the American Symphony Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski. Ms. Kemp then performed with several other orchestras and was active as a freelance musician, playing in Broadway shows and with the Goldman Band. From 1974-1996, Mildred taught at Memorial High School in West New York, NJ, where she was the choral director. Ms. Kemp returned to Louisville in 1995 and is an auxiliary trombonist for the Louisville Orchestra. She currently is a member of the Louisville Bach Society and Commonwealth Brass Band, and maintains a private teaching studio.
