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From the age of 13, she was playing to large audiences with the Bromley Youth Orchestra around Europe. At the age of 17, she achieved Grade 8 Flute with Distinction and has been developing her musical repertoire ever since. She has played with World Music bands in the UK and the Middle East, as well as loving her time playing rock, blues, motown, reggae and dub style with various people over the years.
Emma has appeared numerous times on God Channel as well as BBC Northern Ireland's Top of the Pops. She is also no stranger to radio broadcast interviews, despite feeling like a nervous wreck each time!
Emma is also a photographer working with bands for album artwork and tour/gig photos. When not playing herself at festivals, she manages to work as an official photographer too! Have a look through the profile photos. Remember to keep checking back as they are updated regularly.Emma is core member of Psalm Drummers .
See the Psalm Drummers myspace page.
. . . SUMMER 2008 NEWS . . .
MUSIC
I am honoured to be working with Gavin "Hollerzz" Holligan , Frankynero as well as Dominic Dadson
Stay tuned to hear Gavin sing and watch those minutes melt away!
So sit back, relax and enjoy the groove . . .
If you like what you then you're gonna have to be patient and wait for the album "Faith to Fly" to be released very soon!
Check out FrankyNero's new track on his myspace page. . .
PHOTOGRAPHIC
Emma was awarded the 2008 Outstanding Achievement in Photography Award (see her blog for more details).
Why not check out the offical newly-uploaded photos taken for the monthly music showcase Chemistry event in her 'Band Photographs' section.
MUSICAL EXPERIENCE
CURRENT
Gavin "Hollerzz" Holligan
Dominic Dadson
Danelle Harvey
Psalm Drummers
Drummer Buzz
HISTORICAL
Talking Dog
Dave Markee
Jessi Markee
Secret Archives of the Vatican
Duke Special
Uncle Riotous
Transe Express
Molly Williams
Mick cox
Temperance Society Chip Bailey
Lynieve Austin
John Wallace
Chris Roe
Trev
I'm learning new conga and Middle Eastern rhythms to incorporoate into my repetoire from this great book called 'Middle Eastern Rhythms' which I ordered from Poland of all places! A fantastic book which has now become like a bible to me!
Summer is normally the busiest time for me in terms of festivals, but there are drum workshops throughout the rest of the year you can see me organising!
GIG SLIDESHOW
You can see some of my work in the photographic portfolio slideshow such as the photos for Asthma UK taken at the 2005 London Marathon (who were sponsored by Paula Radcliffe) as well as for the Jessi Markee band's website.
Comments & Endoursements:
Emma is a raw talent, with a percussionist's and flutist's ear. She demonstrates a musicality similar to mine Emma has a musical talent that I support and she has always been a blessing to me whenever we've played together. She is travelling down a musical path just like me to develop her skills and doing what she is naturally gifted in and in a way she truly loves with a burning passion and desire.
MICK COX
(Producer, Keyboardist and Guitarist - Van Morrison, Tom Jones, Jimi Hendrix, John Lee Hooker.The Alleykatz, Eire Apparent, Lee Fardon, Arrival, Laurie Styvers and Hank Wangford) plus many of his own solo albums).
A woman percussionist is a rare find, and a good one even rarer, but once found she brings something special to rhythm in music. Emma is just that find; she is sensitive, but bold, studied but not over technical, reliable, creative and musical. A good find indeed!
TERL BRYANT
(Drummer/percussionist for John Paul Jones, Faith Hill, Honeyz, Iona, Matt Redman. Founder of Psalm Drummers).
I've known Ems for over 10 years and found her not only to be a gentle, kind and easy-going young lady with a great sense of humour but also an inspiring, versatile and eloquent musician. Her natural talent and feel for rhythm and melodies shows the great future she has ahead of her as a professional. A great find and a solid backbone for any band.
DAVE MARKEE
(bassist for Faith Hill, Eric Clapton, Session musician for The Who).
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