Eastern Music Festival (EMF), Greensboro’s nationally recognized classical music festival and summer educational program, is pleased to announce the addition of Sommer Fanney '18 as its project specialist. In this new position, Sommer will support key festival initiatives, including recruitment and admission, alumni relations and communications, and special programs.
“We are delighted to welcome Sommer back to EMF in this new and important position,” says Executive Director Chris Williams. “She has experience with several facets of our festival, and along with her passion for music education, performance, and communications, will be a welcome addition to the EMF team.”
This is not Sommer's first experience at EMF. She was the seasonal media and communications associate in 2017 and the administrative liaison for the Classical Guitar Summit in 2018. “I am excited to return to EMF in a year-round capacity and look forward to supporting EMF’s young musicians and the Festival at-large,” she says.
Sommer was born and raised in North Carolina and received a B.A. in English and Media Studies from Guilford College in 2018. As a student at Guilford, she developed a joy and appreciation for music through the College’s Music Department and then later at EMF. Prior to returning to EMF, she provided administrative and program support for several regional nonprofit organizations.
Planning is under way for EMF’s 61st season, to be held June 25 through July 30, 2022, on the Guilford College campus. Students interested in attending EMF’s summer study programs can learn more and apply online.