Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Emily started her education at The Pennsylvania State University. While in State College, Emily completed Bachelor’s Degrees in both Economics and Trombone Performance.  She then moved down to North Carolina to complete her Trombone and Music Education studies.  At East Carolina University, she received her Master’s Degree in Trombone Performance and a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education.  Emily’s former trombone teachers include Bruce Lazier, Mark Lusk, and Stephan Ivany.

 Emily has also been an active teacher.  In North Carolina, Emily taught low brass workshops and private lessons.  Additionally, she has been a judge for many honors bands.  As a Master’s student, she also was a Teaching Assistant at East Carolina University for the trombone studio and music education department.  Emily teaches Elementary Band and Orchestra in Prince George’s County in Maryland.  She has also been a dynamic clinician and adjudicator.  Outside of work, she likes to spend time with her two dogs and two cats.