My name is Emily Huber and I am a 15-year-old sophomore at Davies High School in Fargo, ND.  I have been given an amazing, once in a lifetime opportunity to play my oboe this summer in Europe with Northern Ambassadors. We will be traveling for just over two weeks in July and will be performing across England, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Liechtenstein, and Germany.  We're even going to play at the base of the Matterhorn!  I have been playing the oboe for five years now and am Section Leader, on Band Council, received Regional Star rating in competition and was chosen last year as a freshman representative to conduct at graduation.  I'm currently practicing 3 pieces for EDC ensemble contests. As you can see, the oboe has become a very important part of my life!  I am also on the school swim team, involved with the theater department both on and backstage and take AP classes.  I am an avid reader (especially manga), love board games, music, traveling, and being with my family, dog Penny, and friends.

I love learning about other cultures and believe this trip will offer experiences that not a lot of other kids my age get to have.  I am asking friends and family if they could contribute to help get me there.  No amount is too small and any amount is VERY greatly appreciated!  I'm going to send appreciation postcards while there to contributors so if there's a country you'd like a postcard from, let me know!

I'm hoping to raise $3,000 by the end of March.  I will be raising the rest of my money by continuing to work at Dairy Queen.

Thank you so much for helping me achieve my dream of playing my oboe in Europe!