Jemma has been a musician for most of their life. They started piano lessons at the age of 2 and instantly fell in love with music. Jemma was a choir student growing up and was very involved in their high school’s theatre program. Jemma is an enjoys reading, and watching old musicals in their spare time! Their favorite songs are Turn to Stone by The Electric Light Orchestra & Dancing in the Moonlight by King Harvest.

Photo Credit: Alaina Ingram

2024 Concerto Competition Winner

Jemma participated in the Eastern Illinois University Concerto Competition in and won one of only two spots for the 2024 concerto concert featuring the Eastern Symphony Orchestra.

Photo Credit: Rob Le Cates

Community Music Program Educator

Jemma teaches private lessons with the Community Music Program available through Eastern Illinois University. For the last three years Jemma has been teaching piano, guitar and voice.