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Amy Semes
AMY SEMES (’15) 24, born in Broomall, Pennsylvania, earned her master’s degree from Rice University, Shepherd School of Music, studying with Kathleen Winkler. Ms. Semes has performed with the Pittsburgh, Houston, and New World Symphonies. Ms. Semes previously attended Tanglewood Music Center, Aspen Music Festival, and Spoleto Festival USA. This is her second summer at the Music Academy of the West.