Educator and Performer

Dr. Emma Gierszal (she/her) is a versatile musician dedicated to sharing new musical experiences with others.

Bio
SUNY Potsdam, Crane School of Music
3D Percussion
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Arabesco Infinito, by Alejandro Viñao Performed by Emma Gierszal and Justin Lamb At the Eastman School of Music's Hatch Hall

"3 Do" is a percussion trio inspired by the lively rhythms of Korean drumming, known as Samulnori. In Korean, "Do" signifies regions, each with its distinct rhythmic style. This piece, titled "3 Do," blends rhythms from three different regions seamlessly.

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Three young adults standing against a yellow-orange wall, dressed in business casual attire, with a cajón drum on the floor.
Two women demonstrating a musical instrument to an audience in a room with beige walls and wooden floors.
Three members of the Crane Faculty (Trio Con Brio) stand holding their instruments (percussion mallets, a bass clarinet, and flute).
Emma Gierszal performs on a marimba in a dimly lit stage, illuminated by purple and blue lights.

Contact me

Would you like to request a private lesson? Do you want to collaborate on a performance or education related project? Send me an email and I will reply within 24 hours.

For questions about studying at the Crane School of Music, please email me at giersze@potsdam.edu.

If I do not have space for a long-term private student, I will connect you with one of my students or alumni.