Arrin is a first-generation violinist who traded screen-time inspiration for a bow and strings just two years ago. At ten years old, he balances a rigorous classical practice with the high-energy worlds of basketball and Taekwondo. A true Pacific Northwesterner, Arrin is as comfortable on a concert stage as he is fishing the cold, rocky shores of Washington. Whether he’s teaming up with his brother on Roblox or drawing inspiration from the crashing waves, Arrin approaches both life and music with a sense of adventure and a sharp, soulful focus.
Watch Arrin Thongson perform Summer 1st Movement by Vivaldi on the violin for the 2026 Spring Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.