Heather Hunter

Instructor of Voice, Violin

University of South Carolina

 Heather Heather is a passionate music educator with a wealth of performance and teaching experience. A native of South Carolina, she earned her degree in violin performance from the University of South Carolina with an additional emphasis in classical voice. She has performed with numerous orchestras across the country, currently playing as principal second violinist of the Northwest Symphony Orchestra. She has also played in the Santa Cruz Symphony, South Carolina Philharmonic, Greenville Symphony, Augusta Symphony, Rock Hill Symphony, Aiken Symphony, North Charleston Pops, and others, and she is an alumna of the Brevard Music Center summer music festival.

When she is not playing or teaching violin, Heather enjoys the art of singing. In Seattle she has performed in the choirs at churches such as Epiphany, St. James, Blessed Sacrament, and others. In California she worked as the Assistant Music Director at St. Veronica’s South San Francisco and sang at St. Dominic’s San Francisco, and in South Carolina she worked at both the Basilica of St. Peter and Trinity Cathedral. She is experienced in working with children’s choir, leading her choral students to perform alongside orchestra at live productions of The Nutcracker ballet. She has also sung in many secular settings, including the premiere of Michael Abels’ At War With Ourselves alongside the Kronos String Quartet. 

As a teacher, Heather is experienced at working with students of all ages and skill levels, and she enjoys helping students prepare for auditions and other opportunities. She currently coaches violin sectionals at high schools around the Seattle area. She has also worked in many orchestra and general music settings, including teaching for several years at the University of South Carolina String Project and assisting with many string summer camps and youth orchestra programs. Heather has been teaching privately since 2016 and her students have achieved leadership positions in youth, regional, and state orchestras. 

Heather deeply believes in every child’s ability to succeed in music when they feel inspired and are provided guidance towards healthy technique and helpful methods for consistent practice. With commitment, determination, and daily devotion to building their abilities, Heather has watched many of her students improve from week to week, and she is continually enthusiastic about the opportunity to encourage her students in their musical growth.

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