Aidan Neuman is a lifelong musician and looks for every opportunity to perform. Mr. Neuman graduated from California State University Northridge in 2024 with his Bachelor’s of Music after studying with the LA Philharmonic’s Kaelan Decman and Jory Herman. He is now pursuing his Master’s of Music at UCLA and studying with the LA Phil’s principal double bass, Chris Hanulik. In addition, Aidan is principal double bass of the California Young Artists Symphony and a member of the San Luis Obispo Symphony. He frequently performs major works in famous venues around Southern California including the Kavli Theater, Ambassador Auditorium, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Outside of music, Aidan enjoys writing short stories and preparing his multi-year Dungeon and Dragons campaign.
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.