Amber Nelms is 16 years old and attends Charles R. Drew Charter School. Amber began playing the harp at age 12 and has been a member of the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble for 5 years. She became a fellow of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Talent Development Program in the summer of 2022 and studies privately with Elisabeth Remy Johnson. She also studies under Urban Youth Harp Ensemble instructor, Dr. Molly O'Roark and Dr. Jennifer Betzer. She has competed in GMEA's Solo and Ensemble for 3 years earning 12 superior medals in the process. Amber successfully auditioned and performed with GMEA's All State Orchestra and Band in the years 2024 and 2025. Amber has performed all over the city of Atlanta including the Federal Reserve, the Ray Charles Center, and at the Woodruff Arts Center. Recently, she was selected as the second harp for the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra under Maestro William Langley.  Amber has also been accepted and attended the Sewanee Summer Music Festival and the American Harp Academy intensive. Also, Amber is a part of the newly founded Youth Action Participatory Research Team which is focused on student voice around Drew Charter School and improving student and teacher morale. In her free time, she loves playing Upon graduating from high school,  Amber plans to attend college where she will double major in biology and harp performance.

This solo was written by Marcel Tournier. Marcel Tournier was an infamous professor and composer known all throughout the harp world. Au Matin translates to "In the Morning". Please enjoy!