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Dr. Emily Britton, horn
Emily Britton, assistant professor of horn and music theory at Western Kentucky University, is a passionate instructor and performer. In addition to teaching, Dr. Britton maintains a busy freelance schedule, including serving as Principal Horn of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and Owensboro Symphony Orchestra as well as Acting Principal Horn in the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, frequent appearances in the Nashville Symphony and Louisville Orchestra, and studio work in Nashville.
Dr. Britton was a member of the USAF Heritage of America Band from 2010 to 2015, stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia. During her tenure with the Air Force, she performed with the Heritage Brass, the Langley Winds, and the concert band. In five years of service, she presented over 400 performances of various kinds throughout the East Coast.
She was awarded second place in the collegiate division of the International Horn Competition of America in 2009.
Dr. Britton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Roberts Wesleyan College, a Master of Music Performance and Literature degree from Eastman School of Music, and a Doctor of Music degree in Brass Performance from Florida State University. Dr. Britton's past teachers include Michelle Stebleton, W. Peter Kurau, and Jennifer Burch.