Justine Pearson joined EMSO as a piccolo/flute sub in 2021 and as a member in 2024. Previously, she has played with St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra, Shoreview North Star Band, several local theater organizations, tour groups, and various sub/chamber gigs and seasonal orchestras, in addition to teaching private flute lessons.
Outside of EMSO, Justine works in programs at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies in the Teachers & Students domain. She has a bachelor’s degree in Music with a minor in English Literature.
Justine was born and raised in the Twin Cities and currently lives in the northern suburbs with her husband Mike and their two children. She enjoys coffee, crafting and artistic activities of all kinds, nerdy things, paddleboarding, traveling, and of course playing music at any opportunity.