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EMILY HAMILTON

Soprano

2026-27 SEASON

TOSCA

Wichita Grand Opera & Wichita State University Opera Theatre

Oct. 30 & Nov. 1, 2026

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Autumn Arias

Wichita State University

Nov. 10, 2026

AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS

Wichita Grand Opera & Wichita State University Opera Theatre

Nov. 19 & 20, 2026

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Handel’s MESSIAH

Wichita Symphony Orchestra & Wichita Symphony Orchestra Chorus

Dec. 6, 2026

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CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA & PAGLIACCI

Wichita Grand Opera & Wichita State University Opera Theatre

April 10 & 11, 2027

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STAR WARS AT 50

Wichita Symphony Orchestra & Wichita Symphony Orchestra Chorus

May 8 & 9, 2027

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Soprano Soloist
Vivaldi’s GLORIA IN D

Trinity Academy

March 2, 2027

PAST HIGHLIGHTS

AMADEUS

ICT Repertory Theater & Wichita State University Opera Theater

Oct. 10, 11, 12,17, 18, & 19, 2025

LA CENERENTOLA

Wichita Grand Opera

May 17 & 18, 2025

Lieschen
Bach’s COFFEE CANTATA

Wichita Grand Opera, Concordia Academy, & Fairmount Ministries and Coffee Co.

Nov. 15, 2024

Echo & Children’s Chorus
HÄNSEL UND GRETEL

Wichita Grand Opera

Nov. 9 & 10, 2024

Turnspit
RUSALKA

Wichita Grand Opera

Sep. 21 & 22, 2024

CANDIDE

Wichita Grand Opera

April 27 & 28, 2024

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Rusalka. Stage scene with a man in a floral dress with a large full moon and leafless tree background, fog at his feet, and two actors with guns pointing at him.
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HAMILTON-SCHMITT PRIVATE LESSONS STUDIOS

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Emily Hamilton

Bassoon, Piano, Voice

Emily’s pedagogical approach to music focuses on bodily awareness and the ability to find freedom and limit tension during performance. Her approach to pedagogy is holistic; she hopes to provide students many tools to implement in their various performance engagements so that they are prepared for whatever opportunities come their way.

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Viola, Violin

Joe Schmitt

Joe is a professional symphony musician and teacher. He sees music as a journey of discovery and self-improvement, through the development of technique and pursuit of excellence in viola and violin playing.

Let’s Make Music Together!

The Hamilton-Schmitt lessons studio is based in downtown Wichita, Kansas. At the moment, we do not offer virtual lessons. We will be in touch within 48-hours.

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CONTACT ME

Whether you have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out!