Aaron Zamarron is a freelancing cellist based in West Covina, CA, whose love for music started in childhood with electric and acoustic guitar. He began his orchestral journey in middle school, playing violin and double bass. At 13, he found his genuine passion for the cello and decided to dedicate himself to the instrument. Cello playing came naturally to Aaron as if he had played it in a different lifetime. He even taught the instrument himself throughout middle school and high school. He drew inspiration from renowned musicians like Sujari Britt, Jacqueline du Pré, Alisa Weilerstein, and Mstislav Rostropovich.
As a high school student, Aaron made his professional orchestral debut with the SCSBOA All-Southern Honor Orchestra and served as principal cellist for the Baldwin Park High School Orchestra for all four years. During his rise in the L.A. music scene, he has performed in venues such as the First Congregational Church of L.A., Million Dollar Theater, Fred Kavli Theater, The BroadStage, Japanese American Cultural & Community Center’s Aratani Theatre, Ambassador Auditorium and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Aaron has been playing the cello for 6 and a half years, and is currently an active member of the California Young Artists Symphony (CYAS) and the San Gabriel Valley Symphony (SGVS). He has generally collaborated with renowned musicians such as violinist Suli Xue from the LA Phil, conductor Anthony Parnther from the Civic Orchestra of LA, and concertmaster David Chan from the Metropolitan Opera. Aaron is currently a student at Azusa Pacific University studying cello with Dr. Marek Szpakiewicz in the Artist Certificate Program.
The San Gabriel Valley Symphony is a professional orchestra created by working musicians and local leaders to reflect and serve the San Gabriel Valley—focusing on community engagement and social impact. Our mission is to show the next generation in the SGV that a career in the arts is not only possible, but capable of creating real change in their communities and beyond.