Heather Curran
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Vocal Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as history, vocal techniques and performance experience to students of all ages. Exceptional skill developing new curriculum with an emphasis on music as a tool for healing and self-care. Excited to adapt curriculum to support students with higher support needs and build an environment of inclusion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Third Street Music School Settlement
New York, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of vocal technique such as breath, posture, diction, and resonance
- Created and led music classes for over 300 children at various NYC locations (Richard Rodgers Elementary, Summer Rising NYC, PS 184, PS 83 East Harlem, PS 83 Bronx)
- Introduced young students to instruments, their various sounds, and artists who play them.
Music and Singing Teacher
Mark Morris Dance Center
Brooklyn, NY
10.2017 - Current
- Led classes in person and online for integrated class setting that included children with neurodiversity and higher assistance needs
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Curated repertoire consisting of 35 songs specifically for young voices
- Created curriculum for three separate classes ranging from ages 6-16
- Led children's choir for Hard Nut performances at BAM Opera House
- Filmed, edited, and uploaded online weekly singing classes during quarantine
Music Theater Teacher
Brooklyn Conservatory Of Music
Brooklyn, NY
09.2017 - Current
- Built Music Theater curriculum for kids ages 6-14
- Led online and in-person classes consisting of vocal technique, performance skills, and theater games
- Adapted curriculum based on needs of integrated class consisting of kids with various assistance needs
- Produced end of semester performances, including original plays written by students
- Corresponded with parents and students about class assignments and specific needs of each student
Sing for Parkinson's Teacher
Mark Morris Dance Group
New York, NY
01.2013 - Current
- Curated repertoire list of over 70 songs tailored to vocal needs of Parkinson's community
- Led classes in-person at Juilliard and Mark Morris Dance Center, and online via Zoom
- Taught Sing for Parkinson's workshops to Juilliard students from music department
- Performed as soloist for Mark Morris Dance for PD performances of L'Allegro and Four Saints in Three Acts
- Created twenty minute warm-up regimen implementing voice, breath, posture and pitch resonance specifically for Parkinson's community
Music Theater Teacher
Gallery Players
Brooklyn, NY
04.2017 - 08.2022
- Created and taught online children's music theater summer program, utilizing Google Classroom and Zoom.
- Co-taught in-person children's music theater summer camp.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Assistant Director for musical It Shoulda Been You
- Lead actress (Mother) for musical Ragtime
- Ensemble actress for musical Annie
Singing Teacher
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
New York, NY
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Created and co-led Align and Sing for Parkinson's program in collaboration with Alexander Technique Teacher Bill Connington (Yale Drama, Juilliard)
- Instructed students in vocal technique and repertoire
- Gave presentations as part of online Parkinson's forum events
Women in Need Coordinator/ Teacher
Broadway's Babies
New York, NY
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Led singing and theater lessons for children ages 4-18 at Bronx WIN shelter location
- Met with other teachers and coordinators to create curriculum for weekly summer program with guest Broadway artists (Hamilton, Groundhog Day, Great Comet)
- Purchased and compiled music and equipment for summer programs
- Attended training sessions specifically for teaching children in shelter system
- Assisted and performed at fundraising events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL06.2000
Skills
- Classical Voice
- Music Theater Voice
- Music Theory
- Beginning Piano
- Sight-Reading
- Extensive Knowledge of Music Theater Repertoire
- Lesson Planning
- Three years experience teaching music on Zoom
- Alexander Technique
- Beginning Dance
- Improv and Musical Improv Comedy
Accomplishments
Assistant and Dramaturg to Ann Reinking's Broadway Theater Project - Four Sessions
Audiobook Performance for NY Times Best Seller, The Kissing Hand
Featured Soloist in Dance for Parkinson's Documentary, Capturing Grace
Ensemble Vocalist John Tartaglia's Imaginocean
Timeline
Music Teacher
Third Street Music School Settlement
06.2021 - Current
Singing Teacher
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
12.2020 - 08.2021
Music and Singing Teacher
Mark Morris Dance Center
10.2017 - Current
Music Theater Teacher
Brooklyn Conservatory Of Music
09.2017 - Current
Women in Need Coordinator/ Teacher
Broadway's Babies
06.2017 - 09.2019
Music Theater Teacher
Gallery Players
04.2017 - 08.2022
Sing for Parkinson's Teacher
Mark Morris Dance Group
01.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
University of South Florida