Upcoming in-person and virtual events
Season 4 of the Common Application for Summer Study is here! Learn more about each partner program at the virtual summer study fair. Additionally, Emily Brown, Camp Director at Luzerne Music Center, will share tips for students and families applying for and attending summer camp for the first time.
The Common Application for Summer Study allows musicians of color to apply to partner festivals through a streamlined and free application. Each partner commits to providing at least one full-tuition scholarship to a fellow selected through the application. Learn more about this transformative initiative ›
For the last decade, Emily has dedicated her career to the summer camp community, creating environments that are equitable, diverse, and accessible for all campers. At Luzerne Music Center, she serves as the main point of contact for campers and their families year-round, fostering trust, comfort, and excitement. Having gone to summer camp as a child, Emily understands the transformative experience that camp creates.
Emily holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Flute Performance, with a minor in Spanish, from the State University of New York at Fredonia. As an educator, she has taught in public schools and privately to students around the world. Her passion for expanding access to music education is at the core of her teaching philosophy.