Noalen started playing the violin at age 9, motivated by watching his older brother practice. He currently plays 5th chair in Jasper High School Chamber Orchestra. Noalen participates each fall in Texas All Region Orchestra auditions, and has been selected as a member of Texas Region 25 Orchestra since 2021. He performed as concert master in Middle School Beethoven Orchestra during 2022 end-of-year concert. Noalen enjoys practice the violin after a long day at school, and wishes to play like his favorite violinist Augustin Hadelich.
Watch Noalen Ni perform Symphonie Espagnole I. Allegro non troppo by Edouard Lalo on the violin for the 2025 Virtuoso Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
