Where are you from originally?
Racine, Wisconsin
How long have you been with the Omaha Symphony?
I auditioned in January 2016 and started that fall
How did you choose your instrument?
I heard someone playing cello when I was very young, and started asking for a cello of my own. My parents couldn't get a teacher for me at first since everyone in my area thought I was too young, but I eventually started lessons a couple months before my 8th birthday.
What’s your favorite thing about being a musician?
It's hard to pick one favorite thing. I get to keep exploring the different sounds my instrument can make, and I get to connect with other people in a unique and interesting way, all without talking. It's also very comforting to allow music and the sound of my cello to take over when I'm not quite sure about something in life.