About the Owner ~ Emily Rockers Bowman

Emily is a native St. Louisan. She has been playing violin (classically and professionally trained) for over 30 years, has a BM & MM in Music Performance, and has over 20 years experience playing and helping plan music for weddings, catholic services, and other events. 

She attended St. Margaret of Scotland School in the Shaw Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO where she started a Suzuki Violin Program in 2013. The program initially began with only 27 students and grew to over 140 students, ranging in ages 3-14. She also enjoyed teaching General Music to Middle School Students in 6th-8th grades where the focus changed to learning about Music History, Music Theory, and performance on instruments including keyboards, glockenspiels, hand bells, and guitars.

And if you're a native St. Louisan and wondering where she went to high school...

Nerinx Hall in Webster Groves!

Emily has played in many of the known groups & ensembles in the St. Louis area such as the Landolfi String Quartet and Rosewood Ensemble. Emily LOVES working with clients in the St. Louis area and customizing music for their events. She knew she wanted to work with clients on a more intimate basis and was often asked by other ensembles for musician recommendations so she knew she had all of the best musicians in St. Louis as her friends and colleagues.

Beau Son Strings was originally created as a private violin studio and ensemble group. After having their third child, Emily decided to stop teaching for a while and focus on family and growing the ensemble side of her business. 

In January of 2023, Emily officially made the move to focus solely on her family and business and Beau Son Strings & Ensembles was 're-born' and here to stay! 

We are currently booking new events every week that go well into 2025!

Fun Fact: The name 'Beau Son' means Beautiful Sounds in French 

and is in honor of her son, Beau. 

Emily has performed around the St. Louis area with prestigious groups including the Bach Society of St. Louis, Salem-St. Louis Chamber Orchestra, Winter Opera of St. Louis, Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis, and many more. 

While Emily is classically trained, she enjoys playing/performing other genres of music including Musicals, Pop, Rock, Country, Indie, and Liturgical music. She has had the great opportunity to perform with famous musicians/groups including 

Black Eyed Peas, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Christine Brewer, Josh Groban, Michael W. Smith, and Amy Grant.

In addition to running her ever growing and successful Music Ensemble business, Emily also teaches General Music part time to students in grades K-7 at St. Simon the Apostle. When not working, she can be found at home with her husband, two kiddos, and two pups! She loves spending time with her family, finding fun events around the St. Louis area to attend, and just going on family walks.

Both Emily & her husband's families have a long history of serving in branches of the United States Military. To honor those who choose to make this sacrifice, we would like to offer a 5% discount to any Active Military, Veterans, or First Responders.