Emily Hunter is from Falls Church, Virginia, and started playing the flute at age 10. Emily plans on double majoring in cognitive science and music on a pre-med track. She was a National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Youth Fellow, where she was mentored by NSO members and performed on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage with a chamber ensemble. Also, as a member of American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra (AYPO) she had the opportunity to perform as principal flute and also was a member of a chamber quintet. Emily placed in a variety of music competitions that included the Washington National Youth Music, Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association, Fairfax County Band Directors Association, and she was a finalist in the Flute Society of Washington. She placed in All District and State Virginia bands and attended the Governor's School for Visual and Performing Arts. At UVA, she is involved in the Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra and is under direction of her private instructor, Professor Kelly Sulick. Emily is honored to be part of the Miller Arts Scholars program and is excited to work with other students who are also passionate about music!