EMA News Features & Press Releases

The sheer beauty of Reginald Mobley's voice and the conviction that pervades all he sings have propelled him to a still-growing career, which so far has largely been based in Europe, often under the aegis of Sir John Eliot Gardiner.

After seeing five operas in four days at the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence in July, I realized that with so much going for it

Adam Gilbert asked me to join the university’s Baroque Sinfonia for an upcoming concert. I had never played baroque oboe before, but decided to give it a try and totally fell in love with it.

We’ve kept our ensemble going for 25 years, and in order to do this have had to learn how to get along with each other in what can sometimes be trying situations.

"Go to as many workshops and festivals as you can, and attend as many live performances as you can! The early music community is one of the most supportive and generous art music communities I have ever experienced; so many professionals have so much to share. Also, study folk music!"

Growing up, I was often the only black student in music classes or sections in the orchestra, but I was always focused on the music, and my teachers were always focused on giving me the very best training, making sure I reached my full potential.

EMA's monthly featured member profile. Pedro Funes is currently the Assistant Orchestra Director at Oak Ridge High School in Conroe, Texas. He graduated from the University of Houston where he majored in Double Bass

Summary For over 30 years, Early Music America (EMA) has served as the service organization for the field of early music in North America. EMA fosters the performance, scholarship and

Status: Full time, base salary plus commission on advertising sales, healthcare reimbursement, vacation, must be able to travel Reports to: Executive Director Location: Remote employment will be considered. Pittsburgh, PA

If you're anything like us, you enjoy learning about fellow early music enthusiasts. Each month EMA asks a member a series of questions about his or her early music experience, background