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Greyson Geisness

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Bio

My name is Greyson Geisness and I am an aspiring musician. I have been playing instruments since I was three, after watching Little Einsteins and promptly begging my mom for a violin. My life has been filled with music since then. I am so grateful for the opportunities, benefits and joy that music has given me, and I want to be able to share that with others. The pursuit of my musical goals had led me to Interlochen Arts Academy where I worked passionately towards honing my skills. After graduating with high honors with distinction and a Young Artist Award, I started working towards a bachelor's degree at Juilliard. I am so grateful to all people, schools and foundations that have helped me pursue this difficult path, including the Virtu Foundation for loaning me an instrument, the Castleman Quartet Program for helping me afford outstanding guidance over the summers, Interlochen Arts Academy and Juilliard for scholarship aid, my instructors, my family and all of the others who have supported me and helped get this far. I could not have achieved what I have without all of you. I plan on continuing to work diligently towards growing as a musician and hope to really make an impact on the world through beautiful music and helping others musicians follow their dreams as well.

Education

The Juilliard School

Bachelor's degree program
2025 - 2029
  • Majors:
    • Music

Interlochen Arts Academy

High School
2023 - 2026

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Music
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Music

    • Dream career goals:

      to play in a top orchestra or chamber ensemble and later teach music to students

    • Violist

      Gluck Community Service Fellowship
      2026 – Present6 months
    • violin teacher

      The School of Rock
      2022 – 20231 year

    Sports

    Tennis

    Club
    2010 – Present16 years

    Snowboarding

    Club
    2013 – Present13 years

    Tennis

    Varsity
    2021 – 20232 years

    Awards

    • I was team captain and received the MVP award

    Arts

    • Rushmore Music Festival

      Music
      2026 – 2026
    • Montecito International Music Festival

      Music
      2025 – 2025
    • The Castleman Quartet Program

      Music
      2023 – 2024
    • Philadelphia International Music Festival

      Music
      2022 – 2022
    • University of Tampa Symphony Orchestra

      Music
      2021 – 2022
    • Serenade Strings

      Music
      2018 – 2023
    • Pinellas Youth Symphony

      Music
      2015 – 2023

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Interlochen Arts Academy — teaching assistant
      2024 – 2025
    • Volunteering

      Interlochen Arts Academy — tutor
      2024 – 2025
    • Volunteering

      Back to Bach Project — Facilitator and Soloist
      2024 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Dunedin Public Library — student volunteer
      2021 – 2025
    • Volunteering

      numerous organizations — musician
      2015 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship