Junior Division Finalist, Violin, 12
Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, Mvt. 1
W.A. Mozart
Emily Rhew is in 7th grade at Stoller Middle School in NW Portland. Emily began playing violin at age 7 and is studying with teacher Hae-Jin Kim. Her accomplishments include winning second place in the Great Composers Competition Music of the 19th Century in 2022 and first place in the OMTA Jeanette-Briggs Scholarship Competition in the elementary division in 2021. She has had the opportunity to play in a masterclass with Benjamin Bielman through Chamber Music Northwest in 2022 and the Calder Quartet through High Desert Chamber Music in 2020. Emily was also an outstanding achievement winner in many OMTA Festivals for piano.
Emily was in the Portland Youth Philharmonic for four year. She was the second violin assistant principal for the Young Strings Ensemble.
In addition to violin, Emily’s interests include taekwondo, piano, drawing, and baking. She loves to spend time with her family, friends, and her pet bunny, Lili Bean.
What is your favorite musical memory? My favorite musical memory is winning first place in the Jeannette Scott Briggs Scholarship Competition in the elementary division because it was my first win and it gave me much needed confidence as a young musician.
Who is your favorite musician? Ludwig Van Beenthoven: I like the soft and dramatic changes in his pieces. My favorite piece from Beethoven is the Symphony No. 5 in C Minor.
What is your favorite place to visit? Hawaii: I love everything about Hawaii. The teachers, touristy spots, lamas, food, and shaved ice. My favorite place in Hawaii is the Waikiki Beach.
What is the strangest habit you have? I like to try different, yet strange, food combinations. My latest experiment was dipping bread in ramen broth.
If you could travel back in time, what year would you most like to visit? 2010 because I want to see myself as a baby. I want to see if she was as cute as my parents describe and also spend time observing her.