Taking center stage with Emily Mosier
Performing the arts; Music is guiding force in Mosier’s life

Emily Mosier has the luxury to hone her music skills and find a deeper passion for music.
Mosier and her twin sister, Nicole, live in the country, two miles south of Stratford, and drive to St. Edmond High School and back every day.
That 45-minute drive gives them the opportunity to explore different parts of the horizon and dig deeper into their music passion.
“I’m going to miss driving to Fort Dodge every day,” she said. “We live 45 minutes away, but it’s a really pretty drive, especially if you don’t go on Highway 20, But even going on 20 it’s pretty. On the way home, we drive through two river valleys. If you go different routes, you can go through Dolliver Park and Lehigh.
“It’s really fun to explore and go on different routes. Nicole and I also always put music on and sing. It’s also a good time to talk to Nicole.”
For her entire life, Mosier has had a love for singing, and is surrounded by family who have the same passion.
“Throughout my life I have always loved singing. For my whole life I’ve been singing. Both Mom and Dad sing so I’ve been surrounded by it,” said Mosier, who is 30 seconds younger than her twin sister. “Nicole and I were always the loudest people singing in music class in middle school. And then we were able to join the choir with other people who also loved singing.
“I like the unity of the choir. Especially the show choir. It’s a smaller group who are even more dedicated to singing and dancing, and we work so hard which helps everyone bond more. Another thing I like about choir is that I relate to everyone and have most of the same interests as everyone in choir.”
On her trips to town for school, Mosier always has a listening ear by her side with Nicole, who is her identical twin sister.
“Overall it’s really good,” she said. “Of course being a twin has its good sides and bad sides, but she always has my back and is someone I can talk to. We are all the same things so we know what each is going through. But she’s always supportive of me and I can talk to her about anything and ask for advice. She’s great.
“But one of the downsides about having a twin is that I rely on her so much, especially now that I’m older. Both of us don’t make friends really well and I’m not good at trying to talk to people, so I just talk to Nicole. And people probably think we don’t want anyone else, but we do.
But she also is a competition for me. She’s a little bit better academically than me, so I’m always trying to get better grades than her.”
Along with choir, Mosier is involved in symphonic band, wind band, jazz band and marching band at Fort Dodge Senior High. She takes part in musicals, speech, the Right for Life Group, tennis and 4-H.
Mosier also has a passion for the stage, taking part in musicals at St. Edmond.
“I enjoy performing with everyone else after putting on all that work,” Mosier said. “I like pretending and acting like someone I’m not. Every musical I have done, I have gotten to know different people.
“Last year, I met a girl who is now in eighth grade, and I’m still friends with her along with many other people.”
The interest for performing came from the love of singing.
“How I became interested in performing is the fact that I like to sing,” she said. “But also from watching other people do musicals, When Nicole and I were younger, we used to play all kinds of made-up games, in which two girls had to work through something. And that was always fun. So all of those things combined helped me want to be in a musical.
“I’m really looking forward to this year’s musical because the last time I had a bigger part was in Willy Wonka. And then, I was in a bed the whole time.”
Mosier has also gone down the athletic path, competing in track and playing tennis.
“The first two years of high school I did track and then I wanted to try out tennis,” Mosier said. “The good thing about tennis is that it starts about when the musical is over. So it works out really well. Tennis starts at 3:30 p.m. so that gives Nicole and I time to change and drive over to the courts. And it ends at five so we can get home in time for supper.
“Being in track and tennis have given me new skills and enjoyments. I wouldn’t like running if I wasn’t in track and I would never have learned to play tennis if I wasn’t in it. It also gives exercise and time to be outside. I’m always inside and I like being outside, so it’s nice.”
In her final year of high school at St. Mosier got the chance to be part of the first Gael group to be a part of Fort Dodge Senior High’s All-American Marching Band.
“It was fun. I am glad though that my sister and I weren’t the only people who did this,” Mosier said. “A freshman, Cora Anderson, also did it. It’s neat doing it with her and by doing it with her I’ve gotten to know a lot more too.
I’ve been a part of a lot of different schools so getting to know new people isn’t too bad. Mr. Paulson, the band director, and Mrs. Hindt, my choir teacher, and whoever else is really willing to work with my schedule. And still are. Their flexibility is the only that could work so I’m really thankful to them.”
Mosier has enjoyed being part of the Dodger marching band.
“It’s been really good. Everyone at senior high has been really welcoming and I’ve really appreciated that,” Mosier said. “It’s really nice to be in a big band and be able to do marching band. That was really fun.
“I would definitely recommend everyone at St. Edmond, who wants to play in a band to do this if they don’t find a band teacher. It has been a really good experience.”
Mosier has also been a part of Respect for Life.
“It’s a group that fights for life. We are pro life so we are against abortion and euthanasia,” Mosier said. “We do different things to help fundraise and help at different events. We also have the option to go to the march for life in Washington DC.
“The reason why I joined is because I have always known abortion is wrong and that’s people killing their babies. So I wanted to support that and help try to stop it.”
Being in 4-H has also been a passion for Mosier.
“I go to meetings every month. But the main thing about 4-H at the most basic level is fair,” Mosier said. “Every year 4-H’ers bring different projects to the fair. Last year I brought a crocheted basket that had different crocheted items in it, six photographs, and a presentation.
“But other years I’ve brought different sewed items, a crocheted blanket, a rhubarb pie that made it to the state fair.”
As her senior year winds down, Mosier is ready to explore new opportunities.
“I’m looking forward to having more freedom and making my own decisions,” Mosier said. “I’m looking forward to meeting even more people on fire for God. I’m looking forward to learning more of who I am and experiencing more things.”
Mosier has had some big influences in her life.
“My dad (has been a big influence),” Mosier said. “He is constantly trying to be a better person and grow in his Catholic faith. And while he does that he talks to us about that.
“He always has an answer to our questions. He’s a good role model. It’s because of both Mom and Dad that I have a relationship with God and a desire to grow in my faith.”
After high school Mosier plans on attending Benedictine College in Kansas and plans to major in Biology because, “I want to work at a zoo and train seals and sea lions.”