Emily Anne VK is a Nashville-based saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist who has developed into a highly motivated, contemporary-minded performer. She displays an intense drive towards furthering the role of the saxophone in every genre of music. Emily has toured extensively throughout North America as a soloist and collaborator.

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She holds a Master of Music degree in Saxophone Performance from Louisiana State University and a BA in Music Education and Hispanic Studies from Connecticut College.

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As she continues pursuit in developing all aspects of saxophone performance, she maintains a deep-seated passion for personal artistic development and growth. Her research interests include contemporary improvisation, popular music, and art music for the saxophone. She hopes to build a foundation upon which the saxophone becomes a regularly used instrument in the popular and commercial music industries.

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Emily holds a chair in the award-winning Music City Big Band, operates as a bandleader for emerging jazz combo Marmalade, and collaborates with numerous Nashville recording artists.

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Equally passionate about education, Emily has served as the Adjunct Professor of Saxophone at Middle Tennessee State University and maintains a busy schedule as a teacher and guest clinician for the Metro Nashville, Wilson County and Williamson County School Districts. She held a previous adjunct professor appointment at Murray State University (KY).

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Out of the studio, Emily trains for and participates in trail ultramarathons. If you think that's crazy and/or interesting and want to read a race report, they are published here.