Marley Crawford

Biography

School/Class: Homeschool, class of 2033
ASO Instructor: Paul Halberstadt
Other Musical Affiliations: North Metro Music Educators, Kreitman Suzuki Ensemble
Summer Camps: Franklin Pond Chamber Music Intensive, Atlanta Suzuki Institute

Marley Crawford is a sixth grader who began playing the violin at the age of five and a half under the instruction of Terri Heningson, utilizing the Suzuki method. Less than a year later, her love and talent for the violin became apparent, and she began her studies with Shelby Harris at the William Pu Music Academy. With encouragement from Mrs. Harris, Marley successfully auditioned for and was accepted into the prestigious Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Talent Development Program (TDP) at the age of nine. She currently studies under the tutelage of ASO violinist Paul Halberstadt.

A versatile young musician, Marley performs with a variety of ensembles, including the Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO), Urban Harp Youth Ensemble (UYHE), Kreitman Suzuki Ensemble, and Hawkins Piano Studio. She has spent her summers furthering her training at distinguished programs such as the Atlanta Suzuki Institute and the Franklin Pond Chamber Music Intensive. In addition to her violin accomplishments, Marley is an accomplished pianist, having earned consecutive Superior Ratings at both the Georgia Federation of Music Clubs and the National Piano Guild evaluations.

Outside of her musical and academic schedule, Marley enjoys being a member of her school robotics team, reading, traveling, and spending time with her friends, family, and her pet, Precious. Upon her graduation from the TDP, Marley aspires to perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and pursue her diverse academic passions by studying pulmonology and law, with the goal of training to become an astronaut.