Emily Gardner

Emily Gardner – Violin

Has played with the Salina Symphony since: 2015 

Hometown: Topeka
Current City: Salina

Education: BA, Music Education, Kansas Wesleyan University

Job Title: Elementary Music, Stewart Elementary School

Earliest musical memory: One of my favorite memories is starting orchestra in 4th grade. I had no idea that one choice as a young student would have such a huge impact on my life today!

Best part of being a Salina Symphony musician: Making new and lasting friendships with others who share a passion for music.

Most memorable performance with the Salina Symphony: The Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. That concert will be one I will never forget!

Favorite composers: I think at the moment my favorite composers are Sarasate and Tchaikovsky. However, I think I could come up with endless answers to this question.

What song best describes you when you first wake up in the morning? I don’t think there is any one song that can entail every single emotion I feel when waking up.

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?  I listen to just about everything. But some of my favorites are Mariachi and classical.

How do you spend your free time? Reading, and playing in many different ensembles around Salina and Topeka.

Whom do you admire? I admire my parents. They are such amazing people who I can never thank enough for all the love and support they have always given me. They will forever be my inspiration!