Arend Aldama, Pianist

Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Arend Aldama is a classically trained pianist who holds a bachelor’s degree in piano performance from California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). He began playing piano at the age of seven. Aldama has performed and accompanied as a professional pianist around the Sacramento region. During his years at American River College (ARC), where he earned his associate degree in music, he auditioned for the Concerto-Aria competition and was chosen three times. He performed the Grieg “Piano Concerto in A minor” and Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” with the ARC orchestra.

Aldama is proficient in performing many different styles of music ranging from baroque, classical, and romantic to jazz, blues, ragtime, and rock. He also has a well-rounded appreciation for a variety of classical repertoire.