Emily Kinkley has a deep calling to music as a teacher and performer. Pulling from over 15 years of experience as a music teacher, she believes there is so much that can be learned when we approach a piece of music with open eyes and ears. The magic of music begins once we have gathered enough knowledge of music to realize how infinite the learning can be.
As a private teacher, Emily places deep value on instilling an appreciation of music for EVERYONE. With the priorities of health and musicianship, her students are able to use the powerful tools of music theory, diverse styles of music, healthy technique, and performance as a learned skill to express themselves.
Emily grew up in a musical family, always singing in at least one choir at all times and participating in weekly private music lessons. She went on to receive her degrees in vocal performance and music education from Portland State University, where she graduated with honors.
Currently, Emily is a member of the chamber singers at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. She has performed and recorded with Resonance Ensemble, Cappella Romana, Oregon Catholic Press, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Opera Theater Oregon, Tilikum Community Choir, Portland’s Roxy Consort, and the chamber choir at Portland State University under the direction of Bruce Browne.She previously served as the children’s choir director and a soprano section leader/soloist at First Presbyterian Church.
Recently, Emily was honored to sing with Resonance Ensemble and Oregon Symphony in the world premiere of Damien Geter’s An African American Requiem at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, which was also performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. She was a featured soloist on the premiere English recording of Veljo Tormis' work On American Shores.
In addition to teaching at Resound NW, Emily maintains a private voice and piano studio at her home in Sellwood. She lives for the sweet moments of singing lullabies with her children and loves surprise conversations over coffee or tea.
