Gilbert Long

Conducting Parkinson's Conversations · Apr 30, 2026 · 15m

In the latest installment of Conducting Parkinson’s Conversations, Thomas Verrier visits with his longtime colleague from the Blair School of Music, Gilbert Long. Gil is a world-class tuba player who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2018. Now retired from both Vanderbilt University and the Nashville Symphony, Gil talks candidly about his experiences. Together, these friends compare notes on the diversity and complexity of living with PD symptoms and share insights.

If you are a musician with Parkinson's, I would love to hearfrom you. I believe that when we share our stories, others…