Paige Quillen
Acting Third Horn
The Robert E. Rydel, Jr. Third Horn Chair
Paige Quillen has performed in renowned concert halls across the United States, including Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall, and Meyerson Hall. A Juilliard School graduate, she studied with esteemed hornist Erik Ralske, and during her time there, she was a Juilliard Concerto Competition Winner. Quillen has also participated in prestigious festivals such as the Brevard Music Festival, Aspen Music Festival, and the Music Academy of the West. When not practicing or performing, she enjoys exploring her creative side through painting, cooking, and reading.
What would you be doing if you weren’t a professional musician?
If I were not a professional musician, I imagine I would’ve ended up in the culinary field. My mom is a professional chef, and I learned from her growing up. Now, many of my friends very much look forward to coming over for dinner!
What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you?
Outside of work, I love to explore other creative art forms, whether it’s exploring an art museum, painting, or writing poetry. I also love to cook and spend time with my cats!
