Aiden is a junior at Montgomery High School and fosters his musical education at Temple University’s Music Prep – CGYM as the principal violist in the highest division. His initial inspiration stemmed from listening to his sister’s lessons, embarking upon his own musical journey with the viola at the age of six. He has accumulated numerous achievements over the course of his journey, including the 3, 5, and 7 year award from the NJMTA Spring Auditions/Recitals and receiving several High Honors recognition certificates. He gained leadership experience as the assistant principal viola in his freshman year with the PYOMI-PYAO in the 2022-2023 season. He has also had consistent enrollment in the CJMEA Regional and NJMEA All-State orchestras from 6th to 10th grade, being the principal viola in the 2021 CJMEA intermediate chamber orchestra. On the competitive level, Aiden has finished 2nd and 3rd place in the Prima Volta International Music Competition and has received the 1st place award in the New York International Music Competition. He has also secured a 1st place at the New York Young Virtuoso Competition. Aiden currently studies under Marvin Moon, a member of the world renowned Philadelphia Orchestra.