Accompanying

EXPERIENCE - QUALIFICATIONS - BOOKING - FEES

Whether you need an accompanist for a grade 3 vocal exam, or a gala performance of a Tchaikovsky Concerto, you can trust Heather to provide sensitive, professional musical accompaniment. Soloists return to her year after year. A quick study and gifted sight reader, Heather is well-versed and experienced in all Classical music styles, from Bach to Saint-Saens, from Mozart to Weber.

EXPERIENCE

Professional accompanist since 1992

Conservatory examinations and university juries

Local Music Festivals in Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Ontario, and New Brunswick

New Brunswick Provincial Music Festival (2010)

Ontario Provincial Music Festival (2002, 2003)

Nova Scotia Provincial Music Festival (1996, 1997)

Staff Accompanist, Acadia University (1995-1997)

CHOIRS

Gibson Memorial United Church Choir (2009-present)

UNB Choir

Dundas Baptist Church Choir (2002-2008)

Edelweiss Harmonie Chor (Victoria) (1998-1999)

Acadia University Chorus

Kings County Honour Choir

Various school choirs in performances and festivals

CHAMBER MUSIC

Victoria's Secret Ensemble: Brahms, Horn Trio

Acadia University Ensemble: Saint-Saens, Carnival of the Animals

Acadia University Orchestra: Weber, Concerto for Orchestra

QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Music in Piano Performance, University of Victoria (1999)

Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Acadia University (1995)

Member of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations through various provincial chapters since 1995.

BOOKING

Please give at least 2 weeks notice of a performance; at least 3 weeks is appreciated, especially for advanced works.
Later bookings may be accepted, depending on scheduling and the piece(s) to be performed. Rush Fees will apply (see Fees).
Please, no photocopies for performances. It is against the law. You must provide me with an original score to play from unless permission has been granted from the publisher. You may provide me with photocopies for initial rehearsals. Please do not staple, tape, or otherwise arrange photocopied sheets.
To book Heather as your accompanist, contact her by telephone or email.

FEES

Rush Fees will apply whenever less than 2 weeks notice is given before a performance.
Rehearsal time is included in fees; additional rehearsal time may be purchased if required.
No-shows for scheduled rehearsal times will be subject to a $10 fee.
Cancellations: If notice of cancellation is received more than 2 weeks before the performance, only rehearsal times will be charged. Rate will be calculated at $20/half hour. If cancellation occurs after this time, the full fee will be charged.
Payment is due by the date of the performance. Late payments will be subject to a $10 late fee.
Please make cheques payable to Heather Dunham.

Music Festivals, Recitals, Etc.
Beginner - Late Intermediate	1 Class	2 Classes	3 Classes	4 Classes	5 Classes
Fee (1 piece per class)	$50	$70	$90	$125	$140
Rehearsal Time Included	1 hour			2 hours
Additional piece in same class or event	$10
Rush Fee (less than 2 weeks notice)	$15
Additional Rehearsal Time	$20 per half-hour block

Senior Classes (eg. Concertos, Opera, Lieder, etc)	1 Class	2 Classes	3 Classes	4 Classes
Fee (1 piece per class)	$60	$90	$140	$160
Rehearsal Time Included	1 hour		2 hours
Additional piece in same class or event	$15
Rush Fee (less than 2 weeks notice)	$20
Additional Rehearsal Time	$20 per half-hour block

Examinations, Juries, Etc.
	Gr. 1-4	Gr. 5-8	Gr. 9-10	Assoc./Univ.
Fee	$60	$75	$100	$150
Rehearsal Time Included	1 hour		2 hours	3 hours
Rush Fee (less than 2 weeks notice)	$15		$20
Additional Rehearsal Time	$20 per half-hour block