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Interview with violinist Scott Conklin

By Kate Lochte

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wkms/local-wkms-783593.mp3

Murray, KY – Violinist Scott Conklin, Murray native and son of Paducah Symphony Orchestra violinist Liz Conklin, appears as a soloist with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra for its Dancin' in the Seats program tomorrow at the Carson Center. There's a special pre-concert talk by Southeastern Missouri State professor of dance Marc Strauss at 7 with the music starting at 7:30 p.m. Rounding out the night after the concert Chris Hayes of the Ruth Johnson School of Dance presents an East Coast Swing group lesson with dance music, snacks and a cash bar.

Tickets for the after-party are $5 with concert stubs and $10 for everyone else. Tickets are available at 800-738-3727.

Kate Lochte speaks with Conklin who is assistant professor of violin at the University of Iowa School of Music as well as a performing artist.