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Heidi Upton is an Associate Professor at St. John’s University in Queens, New York, affiliated with the Department of Art and Design within the St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Since 2003, she has taught core curriculum courses such as Introduction to Music, Music Theory, and The Creative Process, while serving as Faculty Advisor for the St. John’s Chamber Music Society.
- Education: Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from Manhattan School of Music; Master of Music (MM) and Bachelor of Music (BM) from The Juilliard School.
Her research focuses on aesthetic education and civic engagement, often bridging arts-based pedagogy with social justice initiatives. Publications explore interdisciplinary methodologies, community-based learning, and the integration of artistic inquiry into urban education. Her recent work emphasizes collaborative partnerships between academic institutions and cultural organizations, such as Lincoln Center Institute for the Arts in Education.
Upton’s extensive performance history as a pianist includes collaborations with orchestras like the St. Louis Symphony and Juilliard Orchestra, as well as recordings with the Cicada Chamber Players and David Amram. She has contributed to national radio broadcasts as a pianist, commentator, and narrator.
She actively participates in academic conferences, including the Association for Interdisciplinary Studies, where she discusses topics like global engagement, social imagination, and high-impact educational practices. Her work highlights the intersection of arts, education, and technology, particularly in online learning environments.
