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Emily Waggoner serves as Applied Lecturer in Harp within the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University's College of Arts and Humanities. She concurrently holds leadership roles at Bob Jones University as Associate Chair of the Division of Music and Director of Harp Studies.
Her educational background includes:
- MM in Harp Performance from Converse University (2006)
- BM in Church Music with harp proficiency from Bob Jones University (2001)
Waggoner maintains an active professional performance career across the Carolinas, specializing in solo, chamber, and orchestral harp performance. Her work spans classical orchestras, studio recordings, and choral collaborations, demonstrating technical versatility across diverse musical settings.
As a dedicated music educator, she has taught at multiple institutions including South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities and Converse College, while maintaining a private harp studio. Her community leadership includes founding and presiding over the South Carolina Chapter of the American Harp Society since 2008.
Her primary professional affiliations:
- Principal Harpist, Spartanburg Philharmonic
- Acting Principal Harpist, Asheville Symphony Orchestra
- Guest Harpist, Greenville Symphony Orchestra and other regional ensembles
