ford
is a 2nd year performance major from Salt Lake City, Utah. He has previously studied with Robert Cohen at the Royal Academy of Music in London and Utah Symphony member Pegsoon Whang. Ford was a first place winner of the Utah Valley University Cello Festival as well as a first place winner of the 2014 and 2015 American Protégé Competitions. He has performed in venues such as the Weill Recital Hall in New York City, and the International House of Music in Moscow, Russia. In addition to music Ford loves to play tennis, travel, cook, and spend time with family.