Benjamin Gierum-Arellano

Biography

School/Class: Learnwell Collective, Class of 2032
Instructor: Denielle Wilson
Other Musical Affiliations: Alpharetta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Forsyth County (FoCo) Suzuki Strings
Summer Camps: Indiana University Jr. String Academy

Benjamin Gierum-Arellano is a seventh-grade cellist and a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Talent Development Program. He began playing the cello at age five and currently studies with cellist Denielle Wilson.

During the summer of 2026, Benjamin attended the Indiana University String Academy, where he received intensive cello training and further developed his skills as a young musician. He has participated in masterclasses and enjoys opportunities to perform and collaborate with other musicians.

Benjamin especially enjoys chamber music and discovering new and exciting repertoire for the cello. He looks forward to continuing to grow as a cellist, exploring new music, and developing his musicianship through the Talent Development Program.