Accompanist
Heather welcomes opportunities to perform with other musicians. Much of her collaborative work has been with singers including Christophe Carré, Nancy Denton-Peck, Charlotte Embree, Ross Thompson and Agustín Perez Escalante. She has also performed with Jordan Grigg (violin and viola), Christopher Palmer (bassoon), John Rapson (clarinet) and Ifan Williams (cello).
Nancy J. Denton
“Heather has been my accompanist for several years, working with my voice students in preparation for the Annapolis Valley Music Festival, Royal Conservatory Voice Exams and Student Recitals. More than an accomplished pianist, Heather embraces the art of accompanying, always prepared and helpful in the interpretation of the music. Heather has also accompanied me on several occasions and I find her an absolute joy to work with. She exudes a passion for the art and commitment to the singer which is a gift to be appreciated by any performer.”
JDE (Acadia University)
LRSM (Royal Schools of Music, London, England)
- Voice:
- Recital with Charlotte Embree, soprano and Diana Bishop, spoken word artist, 2014
- Acadia University, accompanist for entrance auditions, 2012 and 2013
- Accompanying students of Rosemary MacPhee and Shannon Young in music festival competitions, Wolfville, 2012
- Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, Quand l'Ombilic de la lune brille, with countertenor Christophe Carré, baritone-bass Agustín Perez Escalante, and actress Anais Hebrard, 2011
- Acadia University, accompanist for entrance auditions, 2011
Recitals with Nancy Denton-Peck, mezzo-soprano, 2006- Saint-Pierre et Miquelon’s Culture en Fête with Christophe Carré, 2002
- Recitals with Ross Thompson, baritone 1999-00
- Students (junior/senior) in recitals and exams, Maritime Conservatory, 1995-00
- Students (junior/senior) in music festival competitions, 1983-95, 2006-09
- Studio accompanist for Professor Marie McCarthy, Acadia University, 1987
- Choir:
- Acadia University Vocal Ensemble (Director Marie McCarthy) rehearsals and concerts, 1993-95
- Kings County Honour Choir (Director Ross Thompson) rehearsals and concerts, 1988-92
- Elementary schools in Kings County, NS, concerts and music festivals, 1985-95
- Theatre:
- Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, Quand l'Ombilic de la lune brille, accompanist for countertenor Christophe Carré, baritone-bass Agustín Perez Escalante, and actress Anais Hebrard, 2011
- Saint-Pierre et Miquelon’s Culture en Fête: a drama “Un Minuit en Mer” – accompanist for countertenor Christophe Carré and others, 2002
- CentreStage Theatre, Kentville, rehearsals and performances: Oklahoma (1986), The Fantasticks (1987), Oliver (1989), The Wizard of Oz (1990), Woman of the Year (1991), Snoopy (1992).
- Instrumental:
- Acadia University, accompanist for entrance auditions, 2012
- Accompanying violin students of Christy Hodder, Jennifer Jones and Karen Langille, 2013
- Accompanying violin students of Christy Hodder and Karen Langille in RCM exams and music festival competitions, Wolfville, 2012
- Accompanying violin students of Christy Hodder, Karen Langille and Anne Rapson, 2011
- Acadia University, jury accompanist for two violin students of Robert Uchida, 2011
Accompanying trumpet and saxophone students of Robert McCarthy in music festival competitions, Halifax, Wolfville, and New Glasgow, 2003 and 2006- Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, for cello, violin, and flute students in recitals and music festival competitions, 1995-00
- Acadia University Wind Ensemble Concert (Conductor Greg Burton) – “Little Three Penny Music,” (Weill), 1994
- Accompanying violin and viola students of Yvonne DeRoller in music festival competitions, Kentville, 1989-94
- Dance:
- Maritime Conservatory (Instructor Danny MacLaren), for boys’ ballet class, “Just for Guys,” 1998-99
- Greta Leeming School of Dancing, Ottawa, for elementary/intermediate ballet classes and exams, 1978-79