معرفی
Michael Hettwer serves as an Adjunct Professor of Music at Linfield University, based in the Vivian Bull Music Center, while maintaining concurrent teaching appointments at Willamette University, Marylhurst University, and Corban College. He additionally works as an instrumental music specialist for the North Santiam School District and provides private horn instruction across the Salem region.
His educational credentials include a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) and Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) earned at Willamette University.
Professional expertise centers on Horn Performance and Brass Pedagogy, with significant contributions to Music Education through K-12 specialization, university-level applied instruction, and community outreach. His performance practice directly informs pedagogical approaches, particularly in brass ensemble training and orchestral repertoire.
Hettwer holds principal horn positions with the Portland Opera, Salem Chamber Orchestra, and Linfield Chamber Orchestra, while maintaining active chamber music collaborations through the Bridgeport Horn Trio, Columbia Brass, and Pioneer Brass ensembles. His performance calendar extends to major regional events including the Oregon Bach Festival, Oregon Symphony engagements, Peter Britt Festival, and Eugene Opera productions, alongside frequent freelance work for Broadway shows and prominent artists in the Portland metropolitan area.
As a dedicated educator, he regularly serves as a brass clinician and adjudicator for school districts and music festivals, mentoring emerging musicians through masterclasses and competition evaluations across Oregon's educational institutions.
