Mr. Overturf holds a Master of Music degree from Memphis State University (now University of Memphis). He received his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh in 1979 and continued his viola studies with William Preucil at the University of Iowa from 1980-1982.
Prior to joining the Memphis Symphony, Mr. Overturf was a member of the Orquesta Sinfonia del Estado de Mexico and the Shreveport Symphony.
Besides being a violist with the Memphis Symphony, Mr. Overturf also works in physical therapy at Methodist University Hospital and has also worked at UT Bowld Hospital.
Facts about Kent
What he enjoys most about performing: "Performing great music-- It's not the same as just listening."
What he's reading these days: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin
