Michael Cooke

Emily Koh is a Singaporean composer and double bassist known for her innovative approach to microtonality and timbral exploration. Now based in Atlanta, Georgia, she is an Associate Professor of Composition at the University of Georgia, where her work continues to push the boundaries of contemporary music. Her compositions, often described as otherworldly and intricate, focus on the subtle, detailed layers of sound.

Emily holds a Ph.D. in Music Composition and Theory from Brandeis University, along with MM degrees from the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University. She also earned a Bachelor of Music in Composition from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at the National University of Singapore.

Recognized globally, Emily has received numerous awards, including the Copland House Residency Award, the Young Artist Award from Singapore’s National Arts Council, and the Yoshiro Irino Memorial Prize. Her works have been performed internationally by prestigious ensembles such as the Talea Ensemble and Avanti! Chamber Orchestra. Her music has been described as “beautifully eerie” by The New York Times and “subtly spicy” by The Baltimore Sun.

Beyond her academic and creative work, Emily is passionate about collaboration, often working with artists across different disciplines. She has developed custom microtonal instruments like the Microharmonic and the ModμMIDI, allowing composers and performers to explore new musical territories.

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