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Heather McCornack is a Lecturer at Kansas State University in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. She serves as the collaborative pianist for K-State Choirs and Flint Hills' Children's Choirs, and as music director for productions like A Year with Frog and Toad. Her teaching includes courses such as Introduction to the Broadway Musical and History of Country Music.
- Education: Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Master of Music in Voice Performance with an emphasis on voice pedagogy from Kansas State University
Her research and professional engagement spans Musical Theatre, Collaborative Piano, and Country Music, with additional focus on trauma-informed voice care and yoga applications for singers. Her work bridges performance techniques with pedagogical innovation, particularly in trauma-sensitive vocal training.
The publication Trauma and the Voice: A Guide for Singers, Teachers, and Other Practitioners reflects her interdisciplinary approach to voice pedagogy, integrating trauma studies and music education. This highlights her commitment to advancing vocal health practices for diverse populations.
- Award: Broadway.com Best Family Show in the San Francisco Bay area in 2016 for her work at Transcendence Theatre Company
Heather also maintains a private voice studio, collaborates with choirs and summer programs, and holds certifications in yoga for singers, trauma recovery, and accessible yoga. Her contributions to media include television commercials and print modeling for Best Buy, Creative Memories, and Argosy University.
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