Sharalyn S. Heath
Orem,UT
Summary
A dynamic performer of many styles and experienced music educator, I've excelled as a concerto soloist and nurtured talent as a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in piano. My expertise in sight-reading and ensemble work, coupled with a track record of developing award-winning musicians, showcases my dedication to excellence in both performance and instruction.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Symphony Keyboards & Percussion in Multiple Genres
Utah Valley Symphony
09.2007 - Current
- April 2023, Concerto Soloist Playing Rhapsody in Blue.
- Performed with symphony, in many styles of music, on all keyboard instruments (Piano, Celeste, Organ, Synthesizer) for 17 years, performed in percussion when not performing on keyboards. Selected larger works with extensive keyboard parts included: The Beatles in Concert, Berstein's West Side Story Suite; Mary Poppins on stage with Center for the Performing Arts (COPA); Secret Garden on stage with COPA; Christmas at Covey for 10 years with Mindy Smoot Robbins, Dallin Vail Bayless, and Marvin Payne; Selections from Carnival of the Animals; Star Wars; Raider's of the Lost Arc; Home Alone; The Snowman; Organ for Bach Cantata; Handel's Messiah.
- Keyboardist in Summer Concerts given at Scera Center for the Arts with: Lauren Allred, Jeremy Jordan, John Schmidt, Kurt Bestor, and Jenny Oaks Baker.
- Improvised solos and read chord charts to play with various bands and smaller ensembles.
Sharalyn Heath Piano Studio
Self Employed
09.1981 - Current
- Students have received college scholarships, won state and local competitions, and soloed as concerto artists with local symphonies and schools.
Professional Accompanist
Self Employed
09.1981 - Current
Solo Recording Artist
Jackman Music, Hale Center Theater, and Others
01.2000 - Current
- Recorded two solo Christmas Music Albums - Joyeaux Noel, and Joy to the World.
- Recorded demo tracks for online samples used on Jackman Music Corp. website.
- Recorded performance tracks used for productions at Hale Center Theater (with sub-contractor for Hale).
- Recorded music for website for Lt. Govenor Deidre Henderson.
- Recorded practice tracks for Kathy Colton Horn Studios.
- Recorded audition tracks and recordings for numerous artists and students.
Celeste Performer in Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker
Utah Metropolitan Ballet
12.2006 - Current
- Soloed every year in Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Collaborated with symphony musicans and dancers in all other movments with Celeste.
UMTA Scholarship Chair
Utah Music Teacher's Association
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinate the applications and selection process for the Debra Gamero Music Scholarship.
Achievement in Music Chair, Provo - Orem Chapter
Utah Music Teacher's Association
09.2018 - Current
- Coordinate the yearly Achievement in Music Testing for Provo-Orem Students. Testing in areas of Performance, Theory, Ear Training, Technique, Sight-Reading, and Keyboard Skills.
Technology Specialist
Encore Piano Teacher's Association
09.2000 - 05.2024
- Helped develop a registration and records keeping tool for all festivals and competitions.
- Maintained records and managed software transitions.
Symphony Percussionist
Utah Valley Symphony
09.1996 - 09.2000
Founder Mountain Peaks Performers
Self Employed
04.1994 - Current
- Springville Arts Commission Chamber Performers for 4 years.
- Perform at various other events locally - recitals, musical numbers for firesides.
- Ensembles included quartets, trios, and duets, and quintets.
- Next performance in the Lobby at Covey Center in April.
Future Artists In Music Club Regional Chair
Utah Music Teacher's Association
09.2010 - 09.2020
- Organized and participated in service performances for advanced students in Utah County.
- Taught leadership skills to students.
2nd Soprano/Alto & Accompanist
Cantus Women's Ensemble - Directed by Jill Winters
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Performed throughout the county as a vocalist and pianist.
Symphony Keyboards & Percussion
Mormon Symphony
09.1986 - 05.1991
Education
Nationally Certified Teacher of Music - Piano
Music Teacher's National Association
United States07-2004
Bachelor's of Music - Piano & Communications
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT08-1989
Skills
- Expert Sight-Reader, including Classical, Rock, Jazz, Broadway, and Pop
- Nationally Certified Teacher of Music
- High proficiency in Piano, Celeste, Organ, & Synthesizer, and Percussion
- Collaborative Pianist & Accompanist for all musical instruments and styles
- Improvisation & Chart Reading
- Exceptional ensemble and musicianship skills
- Music & Choral Conducting, and Leading from Piano
Honors & Awards
- Encore Presidential Service Award, 2024
- Soloist with Utah Valley Symphony, Rhapsody in Blue, 2023
- Utah Music Teacher's Achievement in Music Teacher of the Year, 2020
- Organist & Harpsichordist, San Diego Regional Symphony, Handel's Messiah, 2001
- Soloist with Utah Valley Civic Orchestra, Performed Mozart Concerto No. 27, 2000
- Finalist, Virginia Beach National Piano Competition, National Broadcast of Beethoven 5th Concerto, 1990
- Soloist with Utah Valley Symphony, Saint-Saêns Piano Concerto No. 2, 1st Movement, 1988
- Soloist at BYU Marriott Center, Provo High School, Brahms Concerto No. 2, 2nd Movement, 1986
- Soloist with Utah Valley Symphony, Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3, 1st Movement, 1984
- Soloist with Utah Valley Youth Symphony & Regional Orchestras, Bloch Concerto, 1983
- Soloist at BYU Marriott Center, Provo High School, Grieg Piano Concerto No. 1, 1st Movement, 1982
Church Service
- Stake Music Chair - Organized and multiple music production firesides, worked with professional musicians such as Ray Smith & Darrin Bradford, Directed Stake Choirs
- Ward and Stake Organist - from age 13 to present
- Ward and Stake Choir Accompanist - from age 13 to summer of 2023
- Choir Director - Various times
- Primary Music Leader - Various Times
Timeline
UMTA Scholarship Chair
Utah Music Teacher's Association
09.2023 - Current
Achievement in Music Chair, Provo - Orem Chapter
Utah Music Teacher's Association
09.2018 - Current
2nd Soprano/Alto & Accompanist
Cantus Women's Ensemble - Directed by Jill Winters
09.2012 - 05.2016
Future Artists In Music Club Regional Chair
Utah Music Teacher's Association
09.2010 - 09.2020
Symphony Keyboards & Percussion in Multiple Genres
Utah Valley Symphony
09.2007 - Current
Celeste Performer in Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker
Utah Metropolitan Ballet
12.2006 - Current
Technology Specialist
Encore Piano Teacher's Association
09.2000 - 05.2024
Solo Recording Artist
Jackman Music, Hale Center Theater, and Others
01.2000 - Current
Symphony Percussionist
Utah Valley Symphony
09.1996 - 09.2000
Founder Mountain Peaks Performers
Self Employed
04.1994 - Current
Symphony Keyboards & Percussion
Mormon Symphony
09.1986 - 05.1991
Sharalyn Heath Piano Studio
Self Employed
09.1981 - Current
Professional Accompanist
Self Employed
09.1981 - Current
Nationally Certified Teacher of Music - Piano
Music Teacher's National Association
Bachelor's of Music - Piano & Communications
Brigham Young University
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