Gurchit Singh is an Amador Valley High School junior in Pleasanton, CA. He began his viola career six years ago and served as the first chair in the middle school orchestra and is also the first chair in the high school symphony orchestra. Currently in his second year with the Golden State Youth Orchestra in Palo Alto, CA, Gurchit has performed at concerts throughout the USA and Europe. Since 2021, he has been studying under Mr. Ker Qi’s guidance. He has participated in various competitions and festivals, including the Charleston International Music Competition (finalist), SFIIMC (3rd prize), CMEA Festival, CASMEC, Printemps Musical en Pays Roannais Festival, and Les Nuits du Parvis Festival in France. Gurchit is passionate about the viola and has performed in ensembles and solos at his school, charity events, and churches. He received the Outstanding String Orchestra Member award in his first year of high school.
Watch Gurchit Singh perform Viola Concerto in D Major, Op. 1 by Carl Stamitz on the viola for the 2024 Autumn Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Gurchit Singh perform Viola Concerto in D Major, Op. 1 by Carl Stamitz on the viola for the 2024 Romantic Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.