Hometown:
Pryor, Oklahoma
Education:
University of Missouri Kansas City Bachelor of Music 2018
Florida State University Master of Music 2020
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Doctor of Musical Arts 2026 (expected)
Bio:
Ashtin is filled with gratitude for the opportunity to perform with the highly skilled National Repertory Orchestra. Originally from Oklahoma, she moved to Kansas City, Missouri to study with Joseph Genualdi. Next to Tallahassee, Florida to study with Dr. Benjamin Sung. Finally moving to Cincinnati, Ohio to learn from Timothy Lees. Ashtin looks forward to pursuing a multidisciplinary career including performing, teaching, and scholarly research.
What inspired you to become a musician?
My Grandmother highly encouraged me to pursue my dreams and continuously expressed her admiration in my decision to move away from my home to do so.
Name your favorite composers and/or pieces:
Sergei Prokofiev. A composer who might be as quirky as I am.
What is an interesting fact about you and/or your instrument?
I began my undergraduate degree as a double performance major in both violin and clarinet.
When taking a break from music-making, what is your favorite thing to do?
I love spending time with my friends, having coffee and endless conversations about anything and everything.
Why did you choose the NRO?
I immensely enjoyed my first experience at NRO. I'm very excited to return to this beautiful place and make music with incredible people. I hope to raise the bar of my performance level overall while I'm at NRO this summer. The chance to be around other motivated individuals is a one of a kind and invaluable experience.