Gloria Justen (b. 1966) is a versatile composer, violinist and violist whose compositions have been performed by soloists and chamber ensembles in the United States and Europe. She found her own path to creative expression after a thorough education in classical music. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, she has performed and toured with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony, the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia (serving as Concertmaster from 2005-2011) and the Philip Glass Ensemble. She has recorded as a  studio violinist for many pop music stars, such as Justin Timberlake and J-Lo. She has been improvising and composing for over 25 years, collaborating with modern dancers, electronic musicians, and visual artists. Gloria is based in San Francisco, California.