Emily Sierra (Saxophone)

Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Emily Sierra plays many instruments, specializing in the saxophone. The Alto Saxophone is her principal instrument. Emily plays with many famous Latin artists, touring national acts, churches, theaters, and local bands. Her style and skills are eclectic: Gospel, Motown, Salsa, Rock, Jazz, Psychedelic Tribal and more!

Emily has a Bachelor's Degree in Saxophone from the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music and a Master's Degree in Saxophone Performance from The University of Cincinnati in Ohio. Her vast performance experience includes playing with Freddy Kenton, Tito Puente Jr., The Temptations Review, Gilberto Santa Rosa, and The Four Tops. Emily began performing on popular television shows in Puerto Rico at the age of 17. She has also done musical recordings for several Latin Music artists. .

Emily’s music and energy defy bounds and limits. She was the first student (and first female) to obtain a degree in her chosen discipline from the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music. Emily dances and is also skilled in Latin percussion and background vocals.

Emily endorses with Antigua Winds Instruments, Theo Wanne Mouthpieces, Rhino Ligature, Inc. and recently with Fiberreeds.

Currently Emily is the lead saxophone performer for The Mother of Christ Church in Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Black Theatre Company.

Based in New Jersey, Emily travels and performs in different venues in New York City. On February 2015, as exciting news, she became a member of the Full Count Big Band as a baritone saxophone player.

She is working on her first solo album to be released soon.
For more information, please visit her official website at: http://www.emilyonsax.com