Haley Rasmussen

From Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, Haley has just completed her first year of Master’s studies at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music where she studies with Brandon Vamos. She currently plays with the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra as Assistant Principal Cello II and subs with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic. Haley was a previous student of Anne Martindale-Williams at Carnegie Mellon University. There, she received a BFA in Cello Performance, minors in Music Education and Psychology, and an Advanced Music Studies Certificate. This past winter, Haley toured with Hans Zimmer Live as a member of the Odessa Orchestra & Friends, playing shows in Riyadh and all over the States. In their 2024  season, Haley played principal cello with the National Repertory Orchestra and performed Haydn’s C Major Cello Concerto. In her free time, Haley enjoys doing anything crafty, baking bread, and playing with her cats.