Emily Brownlee is an international freelancer and reed-maker based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They currently hold the position of principal oboe with the Dearborn Symphony and have previously performed with Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, and the Niagara Symphony Orchestra. As soloist, they were the recipient of the 2022 Nicole Senecal Emerging Artist Award and performed a solo recital as part of the 2023 Ottawa Chamberfest Festival. As chamber musician, they are a founding member of new-music chamber ensemble Myriad, as well as a finalist in the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 University of Ottawa chamber music competitions. Emily is passionate about performing and advocating for new music and is fortunate to be premiering multiple new works with Myriad in 2025.