Gabe Wallerstein is a South Korean-American composer and violinist who writes for a variety of instruments. His music spans across many genres that range from classical to contemporary. He also has extensive experience working in orchestras (violinist in the Frost Symphony Orchestra), pit bands, jazz bands, chamber groups, and more. His works have premiered in multiple locations across the United States and Europe, and won second place in the Luna Nova 2024 Composition Competition. Wallerstein earned his undergraduate degree in Music Theory and Composition with a performance certificate in violin performance at the Frost School of Music, and he is currently attending New York University’s Concert Composition program for his master’s degree. In addition to music, Wallerstein has a strong passion for aerial circus arts, theater, and nature.

 

He has also studied and worked with accomplished musicians including Robert Radliff, Shawn Crouch, Brian Worsdale, Gerard Schwarz, Karen-Lord Powell, Scott Flavin, Lansing McLoskey, Scott Stinson, Dorothy Hindman, Charles Norman Mason, Valerie Coleman, Joyce Hammann, and members of the New York Pops.