Emily; A singer, performer and teacher.

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Emily L. McManaman.

Emily is a vocalist and music educator based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where she was born and raised. She began her musical journey singing at St. John’s Lutheran Church and studied under Stephen Williams and Lauren Curnow Madigan.

She continued her training at Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, where she became a regular soloist, performing works by composers such as Fauré, Mozart, Britten, and Rutter under the direction of David Macbeth. In 2019, she expanded her musical experience by participating in a cathedral tour across England, Wales, and Ireland.

Emily earned her Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance from Lebanon Valley College in 2022, where she studied with Rebecca Lister and Kyle Zeuch. Following graduation, she joined the Community Music Institute in Annville, Pennsylvania as a voice instructor and became a member of the Concord Chamber Singers in Bethlehem.

In 2023, Emily began her teaching career at Arts Academy Charter Middle School, where she teaches vocal music to students in grades 5–8 and leads a 6th grade keyboard class. During the 2023–2024 school year, she directed her 8th grade choir in a performance at Radio City Music Hall, where they opened for the Rockettes. Under her leadership, her choir has earned consistent recognition, including first place in the middle school choral category and overall first place at Music in the Parks in both 2024 and 2025.

In May 2025, Emily had the honor of performing John Rutter’s Requiem at Carnegie Hall in New York City, under the composer’s direction.

Alongside her teaching career, Emily is currently pursuing a master’s degree at Moravian University, with an expected graduation in spring 2026. She also offers private voice lessons to aspiring singers ages 10 and up.

“The only thing better than singing is more singing”

“Ella Fitzgerald”

Testimonials

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“You have honestly been the best teacher I couldve asked for. Youre always there for me through everything. You have helped me progress vocally and personally. I couldnt have done it without you.”

Reign Divine, former AACMS vocal student

“Thank you for everything, from being my teacher, a mother and sometimes a friend. You give the best advice, I look up to you so much, and you inspire me to teach music one day. We couldnt have asked for a better teacher. We all love you so much.”

Lily Suero, former AACMS vocal student.

“I’ll never forget the first time I heard Emily sing! While I may not remember the specific song, I do remember how listening to her made me feel…She’s a breath of fresh air! Her voice is clean, crisp, strong and grounded! I remember thinking “This girl can sing!” Over the past decade, since I’ve known her, her love for singing and dreams of becoming a music teacher have never wavered. She has had some amazing opportunities and experiences singing locally at Iron Pigs games to singing at Radio City Music Hall in NYC! And in 2025, she’ll be singing at Carnegie Hall! Quite a feat!! Proud to know her always! If you ever get the chance to hear her sing, TAKE IT”

Marley Mathias, Actress

“You’ve been such a role model to me. You inspire me to be better in music and in life. You’ve helped me grow in my talent and breath control. Thank you for being such an inspiration and kind soul to me”

Miana Hadlock, former AACMS vocal student

Emily McManaman is one of our most talented, dedicated, passionate, professional, fun loving teachers I’ve had the pleasure of working with at Arts Academy Charter Middle School! She brings her talents with such humility that her students are not intimidated by her awesome ability to see their talent and to foster their growth and passion for learning how to use their instrument in Vocal! She teaches them with such a kind heart and makes them see their talents within. She has that special “it” quality that you see from the moment she begins class to the full culmination when she starts conducting them in a show!!! She lead our vocalists in a performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York City… A memorable experience for our students, their families and our faculty and staff!!! Emily has high expectations for herself and her students….A quality that is admired and respected by all!!

Melinda Clemente, AACMS Building Sub

Current AACMS vocal student

“Miss. McManaman is confident and she’s very patient with the students. She encourages the students to continue singing and is very motivated to trying new lessons. When a student makes a mistake she doesn’t correct them immediately, she goes over it slowly and makes sure to give the student a chance to fix their mistake.”