Emma Bocciarelli is a dedicated musician and arts administrator who graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2023 with dual degrees in Business Management and Piano Performance. She studied under Dr. Angelina Gadeliya and participated in masterclasses with renowned artists such as Renana Gutman, Vladimir Valjarevic, Yoshi Akimoto, Yi-heng Yang, and the Takács Quartet.
Emma began building her arts leadership skills through a marketing internship at The Bushnell Performing Arts Center, focusing on audience engagement. In 2023, she joined the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra in New London as Executive Coordinator and now serves as Associate Director, supporting its mission to inspire, educate, and connect communities through live orchestral music.
An active performer and collaborator, Emma is Music Director at Putnam Congregational Church, pianist for Community Voices with the Eastern Connecticut Performing Arts Association, the Shoreline Chorale, Tim Fioravanti Jazz Orchestra, and numerous schools and theaters across Connecticut.