Asha Baylor strives to convey passion and unique musicality in their various solo and chamber performances. Despite their short stature and abnormally small pinky fingers, Baylor’s musicality and dark, powerful sound become apparent in every performance. 

Baylor has performed mostly in the DMV area taking various gigs in and around their hometown of Richmond, Virginia. Most recently, Baylor performed in Vermont at the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival at St. Michael’s College. While attending this festival, their chamber group was coached by Caroline Coade, and they had the opportunity to take private lessons with Dan Sweaney and studio class with Lembi Veskimets. Additionally, they’ve volunteered in a pit orchestra for SPARC (School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community), being part of an annual, massive performance that advocates for the inclusion of all abilities in the performing arts. This event hosted lots of large names in the modern music industry such as Jason Mraz and Josh Groban. 

In the future, Baylor hopes to create programming of classical and contemporary music that will encourage inclusivity rather than a traditional focus on donors and a “high class” image. Additionally, they would like their performances to be more inviting to a casual setting; a “come as you are” approach to concert settings. Currently, Asha is pursuing their M.M. in Viola Performance in the studio of Margaret Snyder. They’ve recently received a B.M. of Viola Performance at the Johns Hopkins University Peabody Conservatory under the guidance of Victoria Chiang. Outside of music, Asha loves to crochet, play video games, and go on long walks with friends.