About

Cellist Emma Hays Johnson currently resides near the D.C. and Baltimore areas after recently finishing her second master's degree under the tutelage of Edward Arron at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. In addition to freelancing, Emma has been a member of several notable orchestras including the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra, and the American Festival Pops Orchestra. Her most recent performances include solo and chamber recitals and tours in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Virginia, and the Carolinas as well as France and Sri Lanka. Prior to her engagements in Massachusetts, she held the position of adjunct professor at Beaufort County Community College in North Carolina while maintaining a private studio and freelancing. Emma studied at Converse College and George Mason University under the tutelage of Kenneth Law, and she graduated with her first Master’s Degree from East Carolina University under the instruction of Emanuel Gruber.

Music

Primarily classical (Bach Cello Suites, Julie-O by Mark Summer, etc.)

Videos

Upcoming groupmuses

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  Studio Potluck

  Sunday 2pm 14 Dec 2025 Emma Hayes Johnson, CELLO; wPiano or String Trio, POTLUCK dinner buffet 96/47

  Sunday, Dec 14 2:00 PM EST

  • Neighborhood: Woodacres, Bethesda
  • Instruments: Piano and Cello
  • Price: $25 tickets ($20 for Supermusers)

  Spots available

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Past groupmuses (5)