Samantha Kramer

Samantha Kramer currently attends Oberlin College and Conservatory and is pursuing a dual degree in violin performance and neuroscience, with graduation expected in 2026. A native of West Hartford, CT, Samantha has been studying the violin since age five, primarily with Teri Einfeldt at the Hartt School of Music, and she currently studies with Amy Lee at Oberlin. Her recent accomplishments include first prize at the 2022 Hamden (CT) Symphony Concerto Competition and prize winner at the 2022 Hartford (CT) Symphony Orchestra Young Artist's Concerto Competition. In past summers, Samantha has attended the Greenwood Music Camp and Bowdoin International Music Festival, fostering her love for violin and chamber music.