Ariel Gao began studying both the violin and piano at the age of five. She is currently the concertmaster of the fifth-grade orchestra at BASIS South Chandler. Ariel has a deep passion for music and especially enjoys playing the violin and piano.
Watch Ariel Gao perform Dancla Air Varie No. 6 by Charles Dancla on the violin for the 2025 Summer Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.