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Emily Bavaro
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Director of Musicmusicministrystmarymtangel.orgEmily Bavaro is thrilled to be on staff at St. Mary Catholic Parish as the Director of Music. A life-long church musician, Emily has previously served as Director of Music at Tualatin Presbyterian Church, Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in the Bronx, NY, and St. Martin and St. Luke Episcopal Parish in New York City. Additionally, she has served as organist and cantor at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church and Church of the Good Shepherd, both in the Bronx, NY.
A native of Salem, Oregon, Emily received her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from St. Olaf College, where she also studied organ and church music. She went on to obtain a Master of Music in Classical Voice from the Manhattan School of Music.
In addition to her work as a church musician, Emily is an opera singer and has been seen at Eugene Opera, Opera Bend, Amore Opera, NY Opera Exchange, Savannah Voice Festival, and Opera on the Avalon, among others. Emily has also sung at international festivals, including performances in Mexico and Italy.
Currently, Emily resides in Tualatin with her husband, Joshua, two daughters, Charlotte and Liliana, and their dachshund, Olive. Besides her musical pursuits, Emily enjoys hiking, baking, reading, and knitting.
