
A Few Words About Ashley Fong
Harp
From Dallas, Texas, Ashley Fong is a harpist who is actively performing, teaching, and exploring creative musical experiences of all genres. As a musician with diverse interests and backgrounds, Ashley is invested in bringing people together through personal collaborations that span a wide array of music genres and mixed-media platforms.
During her studies at the Eastman School of Music, Ashley performed as a harpist with many ensembles in the Rochester area including the Eastman Philharmonia, Eastman Wind Ensemble and Empire Film and Media Ensemble. One of her favorite experiences include the Eastman Presents Series: Disney in Concert: A Silly Symphony Celebration under the instruction of Emmy Award Winning Mark Watters. Additionally she has also performed alongside members in the Eastman Jazz Studies Faculty and ReacttotheK Ensemble.
Alongside performance, Ashley has had extensive experience in marketing and administrative assistance for numerous orchestral, entertainment and music based non-profit organizations. As a member of the Eastman Arts Leadership Program her passion to inspire others through music continues to break social barriers and bring people together.