Emily Zawada, a soloist and collaborative pianist, cultivated her joy of music right here in St. Mary's County. Hearing and seeing local performances of all genres inspired her to create her own musical sound. In 2008, she started piano lessons from Donna C. White, a Maryland State Music Teachers Association instructor. This instruction allowed her to explore and share the possibilities of music as a soloist in local piano recitals. Additionally, her involvement in school choirs and the trust of her teachers gave Emily her first opportunities to provide accompaniment. From there, she quickly loved performing with singers, choirs, a jazz band, and instrumentalists. At Leonardtown High School, Emily was the pianist for The Addams Family, and Anything Goes in her junior and senior years. While attending college, Emily supported the St. Mary's County Recreation and Parks Summerstock Theatre with Children of Eden and The Newtowne Players in their production of Into the Woods. She is now joining us at St. Maries Choral Arts!
No matter the medium, Emily strives to work and collaborate in settings that cultivate the joy and life music brings.