Special Projects

  • Enchanted Melodies

    A family friendly concert that introduces children to classical music through fairy tales. The audience is part of the story as they sing, dance, and craft to tell the stories they know in new ways. Visit my pitch deck to learn more.

  • Fulbright 2022-23

    During my grant period I worked with Dr. Chanda VanderHart and her company, Talespin-Musical Tales for Big and Small, to produce an original children’s book and concert series available in English, French, German, and Arabic.

  • Children's Theater Director

    Emily is an experienced stage and music director for children’s theater. She has worked with students ages 5-18 at the Pittsburgh CLO Academy, Winchester Thurston Schools, San Rafael Elementary, and Saratoga Children’s Theatre.

  • A Voice Tells a Story

    How does a singer use her voice to express herself? Explore at home with your own voice! IQ Smartparent Teachable Moment on PBS.

  • Cendrillon

    A feature film of Pauline Viardot’s Cendrillon, produced by Pittsburgh Festival Opera. Emily portrays the stepsister Maguelone and the voice of La Fée.

  • Opera Harmony on OperaVision

    In 2020 Emily wrote a micro-opera with her best friend Caleb Glickman, composer. The piece ended up as a part of the Opera Harmony Festival which premiered on OperaVision.

  • Khūrākī

    Produced and created by RealTime Interventions. Khūrākī is an immersive theater experience about five Afghan women refugees that uses food, music and storytelling.