David Lockington is currently the music director of the Grand Rapids Symphony

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The Grand Rapids Symphony is a regional orchestra located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. At the end of its 75th Anniversary Season, the Symphony made its debut in New York City’s Carnegie Hall on May 21, 2005. The Symphony has presented concerts throughout Michigan and is heard on broadcasts by WBLV...

, a regional orchestra located in Grand Rapids

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, Michigan

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, U.S.

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. Lockington assumed this position in January 1999. During his tenure in Grand Rapids, Lockington has also served as the music director for the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra (1996-2000), the Long Island Philharmonic (1995-2000) and the Modesto Symphony Orchestra (2007-2012).

Lockington holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Cambridge

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 and a master's degree in cello performance form Yale University

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He currently resides with his wife, violinist Dylana Jenson, in Grand Rapids. They have four children.