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MSU Homecoming Grand Marshal discusses success on stage and screen

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Flint native and MSU alumnus Bill Brohn has played a major role in London’s West End and on Broadway with his work on "Miss Saigon," "Ragtime" and "Wicked." Current State talks with Bill Brohn about his role in this weekend’s MSU homecoming.

This year’s MSU homecoming parade Grand Marshall is Flint native Bill Brohn. In addition to leading the floats and bands, Brohn will be sharing his musical wisdom with MSU College of Music students through the weekend.

The 1955 MSU Alumnus has made a career arranging and orchestrating for some of Broadway and Hollywood’s biggest shows.

Current State’s Peter Whorf caught up with Bill Broh at the Kellogg Center to talk about recent projects and recollections of student days at the College of Music.

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