Violinist Byron Laing has performed as soloist and chamber musician across the United States and as an orchestral musician in Europe. Byron debuted as soloist with the Oregon Symphony at age 16. First prize winner of the 2023 National Federation of Music Clubs Collegiate Competition, Byron has appeared multiple times on All Classical Portland and on WFMT Chicago, including live recital and concerto broadcasts. Chamber and orchestral performance highlights include the Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago, Centrum Chamber Music Workshop, the McDuffie Center Labor Day Chamber Music Festival, and TEDx. From age 12, Byron undertook specialized study in historical performance, studying with the late Dutch baroque specialist Jaap Schröder, and renowned British baroque violinist Monica Huggett. Prior to his undergraduate studies, Byron was the Sage Academy Fellow at the Music Institute of Chicago Academy where he studied with Almita Vamos. Byron graduated with high distinction from Indiana University, earning Bachelor’s degrees in violin performance and international studies. Byron studied under a full-tuition Jacobs Scholar Award with Distinguished Rudy Professor of Music Mauricio Fuks, and was awarded a Founders Scholar Award for academic excellence.