Meet the Director
Emily Moser - Director
11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston, VA 20191
Emily D. Moser is recent a graduate of Florida International University (FIU) receiving her degree in Choral Conducting. Along with receiving her master's degree, Emily worked as a graduate assistant with Dr. Erynn Millard. Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocal Music Education from Minnesota State University (MSUM) before entering her teaching career in 2020.
Before working on her master’s, Emily worked as a high school and elementary school music teacher. She has a diverse background working with students of all ages both in instrumental and vocal music. Aside from working with choirs and music programs, she has also directed plays and musicals. In both areas, her students received superior ratings and were selected for to participate in choral festivals, such as the Dorian Honor Choir at Luther College.
Throughout her career, Emily has volunteered, received leadership awards, and had opportunities to sing with multiple groups. At MSUM, she was elected choir board president and the National Association for Music Educators (NAfME) secretary, both of which she had the honor of serving for two consecutive years. Emily also served as a co-founder and co-director for the on-campus A Capella group “Solfire,” at MSUM. During her time in Miami, Emily had the pleasure of singing with the Festival Singers of Florida under the direction of Dr. Kevin Fenton. She also found opportunities to start two new choirs, the FIU Treble Choir and Chiaro Singers, a summer community choir. In 2019 she received the F. Melius Christiansen Scholarship Award from Minnesota American Choral Directors Association (ACDA ) to attend the National ACDA Conference in Kansas City. Most recently, she has received the Graduate Performance Award from FIU for her extended work of creating two choirs.
Some performances to note are her solo performance with the MSU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Monte Grise for Frank Ticheli’s “Angels in the Architecture.” In ensemble singing, she has had the honor of performing at Minnesota State ACDA with André Thomas, singing, and directing the FIU choirs for Handel’s “Messiah,” and recently performing “Carmina Burana” for a sold-out show with Seraphic Fire. Additionally, she has had the honor to prepare the FIU Treble Choir for the world premiere of “Golden Age” a work commission for the FIU Wind Ensemble.
As she embarks on this new journey in Virginia, Emily is excited to work with the students and community of Reston. Being able to bring an in-depth and well-rounded music education to the students is her main priority to ensure each student receives a high-quality experience.
She looks forward to meeting you all and getting to know the community. Let’s go Seahawks!