Hometown:
Nashville, Tennessee
Education:
Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Music (2025)
Indiana University, Master of Music (2027)
Bio:
Abigail Harms is pursuing a Master’s in violin performance at Indiana University, studying under Itamar Zorman. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at Vanderbilt University under Stephen Miahky and Christina McGann. In high school, she served as concertmaster for the Tennessee Youth Symphony. She enjoys subbing with the New World and Nashville symphonies and currently holds section positions with the Owensboro, Jackson, and Columbus symphonies.
What inspired you to become a musician?
Watching the Arts Channel when I was little.
Name your favorite composers and/or pieces:
Any Brahms Symphony!
What is an interesting fact about you and/or your instrument?
It’s over 100 years old from Germany!
When taking a break from music-making, what is your favorite thing to do?
Cooking for friends and going to the gym.
Why did you choose the NRO?
I chose to attend NRO because of the opportunity to gain more experience with the orchestral repertoire. I am excited to learn from both my peers and the incredible conductors.