Allison Emata | Violin/Viola

Allison Mariko Emata is a freelance violinist/violist in the Atlanta area. Before coming to Atlanta, she could be heard in the orchestra for the National Tour of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. She was the sole string player in the nine-member touring band under musical supervisor and Tony-nominee Greg Anthony Rassen. Allison started violin lessons at an early age and then went on to attend the Interlochen Arts Camp for four summers, eventually earning a spot in the World Youth Symphony Orchestra. Originally from Indianapolis, Allison holds a BM in Violin Performance from DePauw University. While at DePauw, she taught in the school’s Preparatory Program, toured with the University Orchestra to London, England, and performed in the pit orchestra for eight different theatrical productions. Allison has also participated in multiple summer festival orchestras, including the Brevard Music Center Orchestra under maestro Keith Lockhart. Allison has also played in numerous chamber ensembles. In December 2014, she performed chamber music as a member of the Asbury String Quartet at the White House in Washington, D.C. She is a passionate teacher and believes that music is essential to every child’s development.