EMILY WEINKAUF KIDDER (rehearsal accompanist & assistant to the conductor) is a Eugene native and began formal piano lessons at age 3 while also studying ballet, tap and acting in her youth. She studied piano performance at the UO and holds a BS in Communications and Music from Corban University. As rehearsal accompanist and orchestra pianist, Shedd credits include Lady Be Good, Singin’ in the Rain, No, No, Nanette, The Music Man, Oh Kay!, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Emily is the Music Director at Creswell Church of Christ and adjunct piano faculty and accompanist at Northwest Christian University.