Pianist Emily Bear has only been playing piano for two years, but at just seven years old, her accomplishments are inspiring and her talent is breathtaking. Classical, jazz and boogie come naturally to her. She performs a large list of classics and standards, and also composes her own magical songs.
Emily was the youngest solo performer in the history of the Ravinia Festival, has performed with many well known musicians, appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" five times and performed at the White House. See Events for more info and Galleries for photos and videos.
Emily and her family are dedicated to using her talent to help and inspire others. Giving and charity are very important to Emily and a portion of the proceeds from all CD sales are donated to charity foundations such as Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Children's Hospital, among others.
Her latest CD "Once Upon A Wish" is now available in the Store.
Her first CD "Five Years Wise" and her second CD "The Love In Us" are also available.
NEWS
Australia Channel 7 broadcasts story about Emily.
"Sunday Night", Australia Channel 7's most watched weekly news program, broadcast the story "Beautiful Minds" on Sunday, June 21, 2009. The program interviewed 3 very talented children and their familys. Click on Beautiful Minds in the Featured Videos Section.
Good Morning America
Emily made her debut appearance on Good Morning America on Monday, June 15, 2009. GMA is broadcast on ABC stations. See the videos of her interview and performance.
June 1, 2009
28th Annual Young Steinway Concert
Emily will perform at the 28th Annual Young Steinway Concert at the Skokie Public Library's Petty Auditorium on October 4, 2009. For twenty-seven years, the concerts have showcased young people with extraordinary talent, giving local audiences the chance to enjoy first-class music close to home. Many of our past performers have gone on to great achievements as professional musicians, and we are proud to count them as part of our Young Steinway family.
First Annual Celebrity Nobles Humanitarian Awards
The inaugural Celebrity Nobles Humanitarian Awards, to be held on October 18th, 2009, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA . An unprecedented humanitarian recognition event, the night will honor philanthropic organizations and the celebrities that make considerable contributions to them. The show will feature live musical acts, Hollywood's most active charity supporters, and provide an international platform to bring awareness about non-profits and their causes to the greater public.
Fifteen non-profits will be highlighted including:
Make-A-Wish Foundation, Unicef, American Red Cross, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, American Heart Association, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and St. Jude's Children's Hospital. For more information, visit www.celebritynobles.org
Music in the Musuem Presented by Ravinia Festival in Chicago, IL
Emily will perform a concert at the Kohl Children's Museum in the Habitat Park on Thursday, August 20, 2009. This event is presented in conjuction with the Ravinia Festival. For more information and tickets, visit the Kohl Children's Museum website.
May 9, 2009 - Noche de Niños Gala
The Beverly Hilton will be THE place to be as Noche de Niños kicks off another unforgettable star-studded evening of international glamour and top of the line entertainment. Multi-Platinum, Grammy nominated artist Jewel will dazzle guests with a very special musical performance, and appearances by the cast of Dancing with the Stars, child prodigy pianist Emily Bear and more will help create a magical evening. Jennifer Lopez, Annette Bening, Warren Beatty and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will also be on hand to help recognize Courage to Care Award winners Jamie Lee Curtis and Megan and Rick Hernandez. For more info, visit their website. A Red Carpet interview video is available here.
April 30, 2009 - Emily was invited to appear on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" again. The show aired Thurday, April 30th. It will be Emily's fifth appearance on the show and is part of Ellen's build up to her 1000th show. For more information, visit the show site.
April 24, 2009 - Emily was recently given an award at the first-ever Golden Ribby Awards, a quarterly opportunity for talented kids across the country to showcase their gifts in music, comedy, dance, art, science, sports and more. The Golden Ribby Awards are an online talent contest for kids hosted at WonderWorldTV.com
Chicago Tonight's 25th Anniversary Season Benefit Performance.
Join us for an exciting on-stage celebration of Chicago's cultural, artistic and political life in honor of Chicago Tonight's 25th Anniversary. We'll be joined by the legendary Mavis Staples and her band, and Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins will be there for a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration with Mavis. Also appearing: members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, performers from Second City, 7-year-old piano prodigy Emily Bear and a host of remarkable and surprising guests, all coming together with host Tim Kazurinsky for an hour-long performance on the stage of the Harris Theater.
Emily will be performing Friday, April 17th, 2009 at 6:30 pm at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Street, Chicago. For tickets and info visit www.wttw.com.
5th Annual Big Mac Under Glass Gala - May 2, 2009
Celebrate SWEET HOME CHICAGO at the 5th Annual Big Mac Under Glass Gala at the beautiful Palmer House Hotel. A fundraising gala for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, will include a special performance by 7-year old prodigy Emily Bear. Saturday, May 2, 2009. For tickets, call (630).623.5300 or visit www.rmhccni.org
A portion of the proceeds from Emily's Once Upon A Wish CD goes to The Ronald McDonald House Children's Charities.
Rockford Symphony Orchestra Season
Rockford's own piano prodigy Emily Bear makes her orchestra debut on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Spirited music abounds from youthful composers and a budding young performer in a wonderful concert.
Emily Bear joins the RSO to perform Mozart's charming Piano Concerto No. 23, K488. For more info and tickets, see www.rockfordsymphony.com
February 1, 2009 - Emily Bear (piano) and her sister Lauren Bear (harp) will perform at Music In The Loft on Sunday, February 15, 2009
Music In The Loft presents a Valentine Cherubs Concert, featuring six young performers, on February 15, 2009 at 3:00pm. Tickets and more information are available at the Music In The Loft website.
November 13, 2008 - Emily Bear's New CD
"Once Upon A Wish" is available for ordering.
10 beautiful songs grace this CD, again touching your heart with her inspired musical talent.
"Once Upon A Wish" is now available in the Emily Bear Store. Orders are now shipping!
November 13, 2008 - Emily was invited to appear for a fourth time on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show". The show will air on Monday, November 17th.
Visit this link to see the whole segment with Emily.
October 26, 2008 - Master Class with Lang Lang - Emily has been invited, along with 4 other piansts, to participate in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Masterclass with world-famous pianist Lang Lang. For more information and tickets, visit www.CSO.org.
October 2, 2008 - Emily has been invited to perform at the Grand Opening of Chicago's American Girl Place on October 3, 2008. She is VERY excited about this performance and about checking out all the fun things in the new store.
September 7, 2008 - Ravinia Fesitval in Chicago, IL
Emily performed Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 3:15 p.m. in Bennett - Gordon Hall. For more info and tickets, see www.Ravinia.org.
August 27, 2008
The Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra announces it 2008/2009 Season - Presenting Emily Bear
Emily joins the CUSO to perform Mozart's Piano Concerto in A Major on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 7:30 pm. For ticket information, visit www.cusymphony.org
Thanksgiving Day Parade - Look for Emily at this year's Chicago McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade. November 27, 2008. More details to come!
All You Need Is Music - Emily is featured in the first episode of a new PBS show, "All You Need Is Music" - A new children's show about music from the people who make the Ribert and Robert TV series. Premiers January 2009. More details to come!
"The Love In Us" - Orchestral Debut
Emily performed her original song, The Love In Us, in her orchestral debut, with members of The Orlando Symphony Orchestra. See the video of "The Love In Us" here.
August 3, 2008 - Emily to be featured on WFMT's Introductions Radio Program on September 20, 2008
Listen to 98.7 WFMT Chicago on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 11am to noon to hear an interview and performance with Emily. The Introductions radio series celebrates the Chicago region's most talented pre-collegiate classical musicians.
Visit the website for more information.
August 3, 2008 - Emily's performance part of The Elllen DeGeneres Favorite Moments Montage
Click here to see the montage from Ellen's 800th show. Emily appears fom 3:10 to 4:06.
May 14, 2008 - WGN TV Broadcasts Story
Click here to see the WGN TV News story and 4 other videos featuring Emily.
April 15, 2008 - Emily Bear's New CD "The Love in Us" released.
Emily has created a beautiful album of 10 original compositions. These amazing songs will touch your heart and lift your spirit! Featured are 3 songs originally written and performed on "The Ellen Degeneres Show" including: Ellen's Song, Thanks, and The Love In Us.
"The Love In Us" is now available in the Emily Bear Store.
April 13, 2008 - Emily receives RAMI Outstanding Achievement Award
The 17th Annual Rockford Area Music Industry Awards ceremony was held Thursday, April 10. Emily was presented with the RAMI Outstanding Achievement Award before an audience of about 400 people. This award is given to a musician who has gone beyond the local music scene to be recognized for his or her talent or contributions. See the full news release here.
April 13, 2008 - Emily to perform at 2008 MIC Gala on May 7, 2008
The Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) is proud to present the 2008 Gala - Live from WMIC! Emily is a featured performer on the main stage. For more information and tickets, see the MIC website or visit the Events page.
March 28, 2008 - Emily Receives A 2008 Morton Gould Young Composer Award
Emily was a recipient of a 2008 ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Competition award for her original song, "Northern Lights". She was one of 9 winners in the 18 year old and younger category out of a field of almost 600 applicants. See the full news release here. Photos of the event are available here.
March 24, 2008 - Emily performs at White House!
Emily Bear was honored to perform a 30 minute concert Monday at the White House. She played a mixture of jazz and original compositions for about 300 guests at a private breakfast hosted by President and Mrs. Bush before the annual traditional Easter Egg Roll. Click this link to see newspaper article and photos from the event.
March 17, 2008 - Ravinia Announces Emily Bear Performance
Emily will perform Sunday, September 07, 2008. The venue will be announced. For more info and tickets, see www.Ravinia.org.
March 17, 2008 - Rockford Symphony Orchestra Announces 2008-2009 Concert Season
Rockford’s own piano prodigy Emily Bear makes her orchestra debut on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Spirited music abounds from youthful composers and a budding young performer in a wonderful concert. Emily Bear joins the RSO to perform Mozart's charming Piano Concerto No. 23, K488. For more info and tickets, see www.rockfordsymphony.com.
January 8, 2008 - "Note By Note: The Making of Steinway L1037"
Emily will perform at the Chicagoland premier of the new documentary film "Note By Note: The Making of Steinway L1037" on January 18, 2008 at the Gene Siskel Film Center, Chicago, IL. This special 30 minute concert will be performed on the actual piano from the film. Directed by Ben Niles, this award winning film documents the creation of Steinway Piano L1037 from forest floor to the concert hall. For ticket and movie info, please visit: www.siskelfilmcenter.org or www.notebynotethemovie.com.
December 1, 2007
We are preparing to record the songs "Thanks" and "The Ellen Song" for release on iTunes and Emily's next CD. We will make an announcement as soon as we have a firm date. Upon release, a portion of the proceeds from "The Ellen Song" will be donated to Breast Cancer Research. Check this site for updates as they are available.
November 23, 2007
Sh
eet Music for "Ellen's Song" is now available at www.musicnotes.com. Proceeds from sales of the the sheetmusic for "Ellen's Song" through MusicNotes will be donated to Breast Cancer Research.
JUST ADDED January 1, 2008 - Sheet music for other original songs by Emily have been added to the MusicNotes catalog.
November 23, 2007
View the interview and performance from "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" at YouTube and of "Ellen's Song" here. Visit our Gallery for other videos.
November 1, 2007
See the video for "Ellen's Song" on YouTube.
This song was composed by Emily for her appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show". Film by pablo korona.
October 5, 2007
www.emilybear.com launched.
