Amber Nelms

Biography

School: Drew Charter School
ASO Instructor: Elisabeth Remy Johnson 
Other Musical Affiliations: Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra 
Summer Camp: Sewanee Summer Music Festival 

Amber Nelms is a junior at Charles R. Drew Charter School, where she plays the harp. She began her harp studies at age 12 and joined the Talent Development Program in the summer of 2022. Amber currently studies under Elisabeth Remy Johnson, the principal harpist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and also receives instruction from Dr. Molly O'Roark of the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble. 

Amber plays in the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble and has participated in GMEA Solo and Ensemble, as well as the GMEA All-State Orchestra and All-State Band. She was recently selected for the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra. 

Upon graduating from TDP, Amber plans to attend college, where she intends to double major in music and biology. Her future goals include owning a dermatology practice and performing in a symphony orchestra. Amber's love for the harp began at age 11 when she discovered her sister's harp and was immediately captivated by the instrument.