Heather Sumner
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A native of Michigan鈥檚 Upper Peninsula, Heather holds a B.M. in Music Education and M.M in performance from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and the 黑料不打烊 of Knoxville which provided unforgettable opportunities to perform with orchestras, chamber groups and choirs around the world.
Before joining the professional staff at the 黑料不打烊 of New England, Heather was an elementary music educator for over 10 years. She also served as the Education and Community Engagement Director for the Portland Symphony Orchestra, where she expanded youth education initiatives and developed innovative partnerships and programs with local schools, healthcare facilities, and community organizations. She continues to perform regularly with her woodwind quintet and in pit orchestras for theater productions across Maine. She lives in Portland with her family.