Emma Grace Gierum-Arellano

Biography

School/Class: Veritas Classical School, Class of 2030
ASO Instructor: Carolyn Hancock
Other Musical Affiliations: Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Forsyth County (FoCo) Suzuki Strings, Franklin Pond Chamber Music
Summer Camps: Sphinx Performance Academy at Juilliard, Franklin Pond Chamber Music, Atlanta Festival Chamber Symphony

Emma Grace Gierum-Arellano is a student at Veritas Classical School (Class of 2030). She began her violin studies at age five with her mother, Tamara Gierum. Her musical talent quickly became apparent, and she furthered her training with Nashville Symphony violinist Ashley Odom. At age nine, Emma was invited to perform with the Johns Creek Symphony as the Vivaldi Soloist for their Music in the Schools Program.

Emma Grace has performed with a variety of professional and educational musical groups, including the Forsyth County (FoCo) Suzuki String Quartet, Franklin Pond Chamber Music, Atlanta Chamber Symphony and the Sphinx Performance Academy at Juilliard. Emma Grace currently studies under the tutelage of Atlanta Symphony violinist Carolyn Hancock. Emma has performed a wide range of advanced solo concertos, chamber music and orchestra repertoire. She is a current Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra member.

One of her favorite memories with the Talent Development Program is performing a Mozart violin concerto and cadenza at the TDP's 30th Anniversary celebration and performing for Mrs. Azira Hill’s 99th birthday. Outside of music, Emma Grace enjoys traveling to explore new cities and diverse cultures. She enjoys collecting vintage historical items, learning about history, and crafting.