Hometown:
Sudbury, Massachusetts
Education:
Cleveland Institute of Music Bachelor of Music 2026 (expected)
Bio:
Halden is a third year undergraduate studying under Scott Dixon at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Halden spent his summer at Tanglewood in 2022, and in 2023 performed with the National Orchestral Institute + Festival. Halden also enjoys teaching, working with the Boston Youth Symphony at their summer camp as a teaching assistant.
What inspired you to become a musician?
Performing Rachmaninoff's second symphony with my youth orchestra, it remains one of my favorite pieces to this.
Name your favorite composers and/or pieces:
My top three composers have to be Strauss, Mahler, and Rachmaninoff. However, I've recently been listening to Sibelius a lot and really enjoy his pieces. Particularly his first two Symphonies.
What is an interesting fact about you and/or your instrument?
My brothers and I were born on the Canary Islands.
When taking a break from music-making, what is your favorite thing to do?
I enjoy spending time with friends.
Why did you choose the NRO?
I chose NRO because of all the rep we will be getting through, and I have always wanted to work under Michael Stern. I am also very excited to experience living in the beautiful state of Colorado for the summer.