Aja Majkrzak - violin
Aja Majkrzak is based in the Twin Cities area. She graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2011 with a Bachelor's of Music and Louisiana State University in 2013 with a Master's of Music. While at the University of Minnesota she was very involved in Sigma Alpha Iota, the women's music fraternity, eventually holding the office of president. While in Louisiana, Aja performed with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, and Opera Louisiane. During her career she has shared the stage with many fine soloists including Harry Connick Jr., Audra McDonald, and Nachito Herrera. In addition to being a virtuoso violinist Aja formerly competed in pageants at the highest level. She competed for the title of Miss Minnesota twice, and the title of Miss Louisiana twice, finishing as a non-finalist, top ten semi-finalist, and fourth runner-up. Though she did not achieve the ultimate goal of performing on the Miss America stage, Aja was able to make an impact on her community through her platform of Music Education. This platform work prompted her to pursue a teaching career in conjunction with her performing career.
Aja performs regularly with Charanga Tropical. She is also principle second violin in the Buffalo Community Orchestra and performs as a guest professional with the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra in Iowa.