Amy Semes

Second Violin

Originally from the Philadelphia area, Amy joined the Houston Symphony in 2019. Before starting in the Houston Symphony she completed her Masters of Music degree at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice studying with Kathleen Winkler. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree at the Juilliard School under the tutelage of Naoko Tanaka.

Amy has performed as an orchestral musician with ensembles around the US and abroad, including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, Aspen Music Festival Orchestra, Music Academy of the West Festival Orchestra, Tanglewood Music Center Festival Orchestra, and National Youth Orchestra of the USA. In the summers, Amy performs at the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson Hole, WY.

Amy has also performed as soloist with orchestras around the US and Asia, including the Shanghai Philharmonic.

In her spare time outside of the orchestra, Amy enjoys long distance running and spending time with her Australian Shepherd, Haven.

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