Emily Hiemstra
Emily Hiemstra (b.1991) is a real life viola mom. She is a violist, composer and mom to three boys under 5.
A JUNO-nominated composer, she has had her music performed at festivals throughout Europe, USA and Canada. Her orchestral and operatic background as a performer has deepened her understanding of colour and texture which she readily applies in her compositions to create clear and innovative works.
As a violist and dedicated chamber musician, she has performed at festivals around the world and is founder of the Charis Collective, a chamber ensemble creating family-friendly concerts in London, ON.
Top Credits
SPO New Generation Film Composer 2023, "Neat & Messy"
EXPERIENCE / ABILITIES
Animation, Children
PROFESSIONAL ROLES
Arranger, Composer, Orchestrator, Songwriter
LANGUAGE
English
PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETIES
SOCAN
UNIONS
AFofM
UNIQUE EXPERIENCE / INFORMATION
studio violist for artists Brian Sauvé, & Jesse Maranger
hosted two 'call for scores' to amplify and perform new contemporary works
music has been played multiple times on CBC radio
