Emily Murphy is known for her sensitivity as a collaborative pianist. She holds a Masters in Musicology from the University of Washington and a Graduate Performance Diploma from Longy School of Music. An avid music educator, she was awarded a teaching fellowship at the University of Washington and was recipient of the Artsbridge Award for facilitating the creation and production of original operas in Salt Lake City public schools. Ms. Murphy was appointed Music Director of Studio East and Youth Theater Northwest in Seattle from 2004 to 2006. In 2008, she was awarded the Stern Fellowship to attend Songfest in Malibu, CA, and in 2009, received a scholarship to participate in the Collaborative Piano Program of the Vancouver International Song Institute. She developed the adult piano program at the Yamaha Music School of Boston and was a featured pianist for the 2014 Music at Eden’s Edge Chamber Series. She is the author of the children's book, "Goodnight, Symphony" and lives in Natick, MA, with her husband, son, and golden retriever.
