Emma: Eight-Year Old Classical Pianist
Welcome to our daughter, Emma's, website. Emma is a talented eight-year old classically trained pianist and one of the top pianists in the United States in her age group.
Thank you so much for taking the time to view the site. We are very proud of Emma's accomplishments and hope for many more in the future.
Jared and Teresa Taggart
Emma Featured on PBS - LPTV "Golden Apple" segment.
Emma was recently featured during the "Golden Apple" segment for Lakeland Public Television out of Bemidji, MN. Click the title to see the interview!
Upcoming Events:
September 4, 2011: Finals of the MN State Fair Talent Show 8pm at the main grandstand.
July 10, 2011: Solo Recital at Hubbard United Methodist Church in Hubbard, MN at 3pm. All are invited to this free concert. Come and enjoy Emma's ninety minute program. View concert repertoire here.
March 23rd, 2010: Interview and news story with Lakeland Public Television.
Thank You To Our Business Sponsors!
All of the original photos on this site were generously donated by Joy Orcutt Photography.
All of the design and hosting of this site was generously donated by Jascanta!
Emma Wins at the Semi-Finals of the MN State Fair!
Emma won the nightly semi-finals talent contest of the MN State Fair. She now advances to the finals of the MN State Fair pre-teen talent show.
Emma will be performing on the main grandstand at the fair on Sunday September 4th at 8pm.
Congratulations Emma!
Recent Videos:
Music from Emma's Solo Concert on June 25, 2011.
Her current repetroire includes 90 minutes of classical music. This is the first part of her solo recital: Bach's Prelude and Fugue in C minor.
Recorded July, 2010 Varallo, Italy
Recorded June, 2010
Click the picture above to view Emma's recital from May 20, 2010. This program features many of the songs from her audition sent to Varallo, Italy.