Emma Forest is the Director of Vocal Music at Longmeadow High School in Massachusetts where she directs multiple choral groups and teaches guitar, piano, and studio music. Currently working towards her Master’s in Music Education Pedagogy at the Hartt School of Music, Emma is a proud Keene State College alumni where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. After completing her undergrad, Emma taught for three years in Newport, NH and for four years in Moultonborough, NH before moving to Western Massachusetts.

As a member of multiple professional organizations, Emma has held numerous leadership positions. She served as the NH Music Educator’s Association Large Group Festival Chairperson from 2021-2025, headed the NHMEA Mentor Program from 2021-2024, held the position of President-Elect of NH American Choral Director’s Association from 2022-2025, and most recently was a part of the 2024-2026 ACDA Eastern Region Executive Board.

Emma has conducted and sang across the Northeast US, Canada, and Germany. She continues to adjudicate, clinic, and perform regularly in the New England area.