Ellie Ma Welker

Born and raised in Taiwan, violist Ellie Welker lives for performing. She graduated from The University of Southern California majoring in viola performance and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Taipei National University of the Arts. She has toured around the world and collaborated with renowned artists and musicians such as Asian pop star JJ Lin, Grammy Award winner Jacob Collier, Zedd, and Hollywood composer Christopher Young. She is also the winner of the 2023 Southwest Symphony Concerto Competition. Ellie’s mission is twofold. As a devout Christian, she is passionate about sharing her testimony of Jesus Christ through music. Additionally, she aims to promote viola music and inspire all to become better acquainted with its beautiful sound. In addition to her musical endeavors, Ellie loves to connect with people. To reach out, you can email her or follow her on Instagram. She would love to hear from you!