About Emily Verschoor-Kirss

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. 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. 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. Emily is also a champion for promoting and supporting women in the music industry. She is heavily involved in activism surrounding women in the music industry in Nashville, TN. Emily holds a chair in the award-winning Music City Big Band, operates as a bandleader for emerging jazz combo Marmalade, and collaborates with several Nashville recording artists. Equally passionate about education, Emily currently serves as the Adjunct Professor of Saxophone at Middle Tennessee State University. She maintains a busy schedule as a teacher and guest clinician for the Metro Nashville, Wilson County and Williamson County School Districts, and held a previous appointment at Murray State University (KY).

Work experience

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Emily's Skills

Live
  • Touring Musician

Emily's Genres

  • Blues
  • Classical
  • Country
  • Folk
  • Indie Rock
  • Jazz
  • Latin
  • Minimalism
  • Pop
  • R&B
  • Soul
  • Standards

Emily's Experience

Writer, horn charts Arranging Live musician Studio musician Touring musician All performance opportunities: saxophones (alto, tenor, soprano), clarinet, flute, rhythm guitar, BGV