Theory Time: Workbook Series - Theory Fundamentals Grade Three
Heather Hearn Rathnau graduated Magna Cum Laude from Baylor University with Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Vocal Pedagogy and Vocal Performance & Literature, respectively. She received numerous scholarships for piano, vocal performance and academics, in addition to a graduate assistantship in accompanying. At Baylor, Heather was a member of several academic honor societies and was also selected for the national music honor society, Pi Kappa Lambda, which recognizes the highest levels of musical achievement and academic scholarship in colleges, universities and other institutions of higher learning. The international professional music fraternity, Mu Phi Epsilon, also presented Heather its coveted Sterling Achievement Award as the outstanding senior Mu Phi student in the nation. Heather is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) in Piano and maintains a successful private studio teaching piano and voice. She has directed childrens choirs at her church, and also served as an adjudicator and clinician for childrens choir workshops and seminars on vocal technique. Additionally, she has been the guest soloist for the keynote speaker at the Baptist General Convention of Texas and is a former member of the San Antonio Symphony Mastersingers. Heather is a charter member of the Sugar Land (TX) Choral Society, founded by one of her former students. She is listed in Whos Who in America, 60th Edition and Whos Who of American Women. Heather was named Teacher of the Year at the 2011 Texas Music Teachers Association (TMTA) State Convention awarded for the highest service to and representation of TMTA, Music Teachers National Association and the music teaching profession, in addition to an excellent record in the teaching profession. Her students actively participate in the National Federation of Music Clubs Gold Cup Festival and have received numerous awards for music theory, composition, publication and ensemble at TMTA state conventions.