Emily Du

Graduating Senior Soloist Competition Winner

Emily Du began her music studies at the age of five, learning piano and then starting flute at age eleven with Kassey Plaha, who she currently studies with. Since then, she has joined many ensembles, such as the Lynbrook High School Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra and CYS Senior Orchestra, and is currently principal flute of all three. She has also auditioned into many honor ensembles, including Santa Clara County Honor Band and Allstate Honor Ensembles. In addition, she has participated in chamber groups, winning awards at the local and state level. Emily has won many awards for solo playing at local, state, national, and international platforms, including VOCE, MTNA, National YoungArts Foundation, and International Grande Music Competition.