Emily Rose Lewis started out her life as a violinist in the Flint Hills of Kansas. A Suzuki-trained fiddler, she learned music by ear, a skill that would come in handy later in life. As early as 16, she began performing internationally with string quartets and orchestras, as well as other small chamber ensembles.
Her violin training continued at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she received a Bachelor of Music Education, followed by a Masters of Music in violin at the University of Colorado in Boulder. As a classical violinist, she has performed professionally with the Madison Symphony, Fort Collins Symphony, Cheyenne Symphony, Greeley Philharmonic, as well as with the Turina String Quartet and the Meo String Quartet.
Aside from being a part of the Sphere Ensemble, Emily is also active in the bluegrass, folk, and folk-rock scenes in and around Denver. She is a member of Denver bluegrass/Americana band, Blow the Vault, where she has taken the helm as co-lead singer and fiddle tune writer. Emily also performs with singer/songwriters Jesse Manley and Matt Hoffman of Strange Americans. She herself is also a singer/songwriter, heading up her newest project, the Rosemarys.
