| Name |
| Emma Long |
| Where are you from? |
| Byron, MN |
| What instrument(s) do you play? When did you start playing? |
| I’ve played French horn since I was 10 years old. |
| What brought you to Rochester and how did you become involved with The Rochester Pops Orchestra? |
| I moved back to the area after college to start my nursing career at Mayo Clinic. I was involved in my university band and orchestra throughout my undergrad years, and I missed playing in an ensemble once I started working. A high school friend notified me of an opening for 3rd Horn, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of RPO! |
| What is your favorite style of music to play? |
| I love Romantic era orchestra music and film scores. |
| What inspires you to play? |
| My family has always been very supportive of my music and I love the feeling of playing with fellow musicians. |
| What is your favorite piece/concert that The Rochester Pops has played? |
| I loved Jurassic Park. |
| What do you do in your free time? (ie hobbies) |
| I love walking my dog, boating in the summer, reading, and cooking! I bought a house this last year, so I’ve been keeping busy with projects around the house and yard as well. |
| Please select a fun question below. |
- You’re a new addition in the crayon box. What color would you be and why?
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| Please list your answer to the above question you chose here. |
| I would be “Tickle me Pink” because I think the name is funny and the color makes me happy, although I’d never wear that color as part of my wardrobe. |
| Please select a fun question below. |
- If you could teleport where would you go and why?
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| Please list your answer to the above question you chose here. |
| I would teleport to New Zealand to wait out the pandemic and do some epic hiking. |
