Emily Brink
About
Hi, I'm Emily! I have been singing since I can remember, and began voice lessons myself in seventh grade. I decided to pursue music professionally after high school. I graduated summa cum laude from Illinois Wesleyan with a Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance. I then went on to receive a Master's degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. During my time at UMass Amherst, I was a Teaching Assistant for a Music Appreciation course. I have taught privately in my home as well as at a boarding school on the east coast. I currently have a small studio out of my home in Chicago.
Teaching Style
I believe in meeting my students where they are in their musical journey. I believe that voice lessons should be challenging, yet fun. I believe in warmups to start each lesson, regardless of the style of singing. From there, we will work on repertoire of the student's choosing. I believe in pushing my students to be the most confident performers they can be but recognizing that each person has different goals and comfort levels with performing. I will meet my students where they are at and come to each lesson with a positive attitude.
Curriculum
Warmups to begin each lesson; texts will be determined on a case by case basis depending on the student's level and repertoire needs.
Credentials & Affiliations
OPERA ROLES
Princess, L’enfant et les sortilèges University of Massachusetts Amherst, February 2019
Second Woman, Dido and Aeneas University of Massachusetts Amherst, February 2019
Hansel, Hansel and Gretel University of Massachusetts Amherst, February 2018
Luna, The Last Book on Earth Prairie Fire Theatre (Children’s opera), Bloomington, IL May 2017
Susanna, Le Nozze di Figaro Illinois Wesleyan University, November 2016
Amore, L'incoronazione di Poppea IWU, November 2015
Chorus, Hansel and Gretel IWU, November 2014
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Soprano, Chicago Chorale September 2021-January 2024
Soprano, Bach Week Festival Chorus November 2023-June 2024
Soprano Section Leader, St. Edward Catholic Church, Chicago, IL August 2021-present
Cantor, Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Naperville, IL August 2021-present
Cantor, St. John the Evangelist, Agawam, MA August 2019-May 2021
Cantor, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Aurora, IL 2012-2019
Apprentice at Berkshire Choral International in Asheville, NC June 2017
• Sang the Mozart Mass in C Minor under Dr. Erin Freeman with the BCI chorus; sang in Masterclass and recital
HONORS
Alumni Performer at Delta Omicron Music Fraternity Triennial Conference, FL July 2018
Delta Omicron Foundation Grant Recipient 2017 and 2018
Delta Omicron Outstanding Musician Award/Scholarship at IWU
Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society
EDUCATION
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance 2017, summa cum laude
Studied under Professor Robert Mangialardi
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
Master of Music in Vocal Performance 2019, summa cum laude
Studied under Dr. Jamie-Rose Guarrine