Music
Emma Willard School's music department boasts both instrumental and vocal ensembles.
The instrumental music program includes Orchestra and Advanced String Ensemble, open to instrumentalists by audition. Our choirs perform both sacred and secular music of a variety of compositional styles and languages. Inner Choir and Semiquavers, Emma’s advanced choral groups, are open to members of choir by audition.
In addition to our ensembles, Emma's music department offers courses in music theory, music appreciation, voice seminar, and opera appreciation. Students are able to take private vocal and instrumental lessons through our on-campus adjunct instructors and our Practicum program. The music classes and ensembles offer many opportunities for growth as we seek to engage with the student on their journey to find their voice.
Alice Dodge Wallace ’38 Center for the Performing Arts
The Alice Dodge Wallace ’38 Center for Performing Arts is the new home for music, offering performance and practice spaces. Klingenstein Concert Hall, a generous gift from Sally Klingenstein Martell ’85 and her family, serves as a transformative venue where both ensembles and soloists are empowered to perform and excel. Van Norman Rehearsal Room was a gift to inspire vibrant performing arts on Mount Ida for years to come honoring Russell Locke, Linda McClusky, Debra Spiro-Allen and all who share our dedication to music and the arts; given by Linda and Clarendon Van Norman and their daughter, May Van Norman ’98.