Who am I?
Hello, my name is Emmaline! I am a Music Performance Major at UCF, currently studying Percussion. I live in Orlando Fl and plan on playing beautiful music here for the majority of my career.
I have always loved percussion. I remember when I was very little, I would lightly hit objects, such as tables and chairs, just to see what they would sound like. Even now, I see that percussion allows me to have a curious, open mind.
When I was in 6th grade, I experienced a concussion which affected my eyesight horribly. I currently have an acuity of 20/200 with correction, which makes many things in my life just a little bit more challenging. Even though it sucks occasionaly, I find that I am able to push through those obstacles. Performing helps me keep my mind off of the blurriness, reminds me that I can still achieve anything, despite my disability. I think many people agree that music can be like a great escape. Music is something you can easily get lost in, which makes it special. My goal as a performer is to encourage the audience to listen, because most of my life, I have relied more on my ears than most. Hopefully people can view the world in a new perspective with my performances.
I also play violin occasionally, and mostly recreationally. I began playing violin when I was in elementary school and continued throughout high school. I hope to play again in some way shape or form soon.
I am a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo! I have been training for 15 years at Victory Martial Arts and I have been working as an Assistant Instructor since 2021. I feel that the company has truly helped me when it comes to performing. As a individual competitor and a team member of our National winning Demo Team, I grew up in front of the crowd. Teaching has also built my confidence when it comes to playing music for people.
A wise master once said:
I use this quote anytime I go on stage.
REpitoire
Here are just some of the things I have prepared over the course of my musical journey:)
Individual:
MARIMBA:
- ”Suite Mexicana” Keith Larson (1983)
- “Strive to be Happy” Ivan Trevino (2014)
- “Ghost Garden” Adam Hopper (2015)
RAGS:
- “Xylophonia” Joe Green-Arr. Bob Becker (1982)
- “On the Woodpile” Harry Breuer-Arr. Jeff Moore (1920)
SNARE:
- “Portraits in Rhythm no. 39” Anthony Cirone (1985)
Ensembles:
RAGS:
“Xylophonia” Joe Green-Arr. Bob Becker (performed with WOHS)
“On the Woodpile” Harry Breuer (performed with UCF)
PERC ENSEMBLE:
“Crown of Thorns” David Maslanka (performed with UCF)
“Music for Mallet instruments, Voices, and Organ” Steve Reich (performed with UCF)
“Lightsails-’Oumuamua” Cliff Walker (performed with UCF)
Credits (mentors)
Lisa Hewitt
Stephanie Carr (Sandwritter)
Melissa Westerman (Ellis)
Kenneth Boyd
Robert Krahn
Garth Steger
Deborah Parsons
Tuesday Villaine
Sean Nelson
Matthew Prink
Leonardo Woods
CURRENT MENTORS
Dr. Thad Anderson
Professor Kirk Gay
Dean Jeff Moore