Heather Bedford-Clooney

Heather Bedford Clooney has a B.Mus.Ed, ARCT, ATCL, and LTCL. She has taught in the Edmonton area for more than 50 years. She has adjudicated festivals throughout Canada and is currently the Executive Director of the Edmonton Music and Speech Arts Festival and Shean Piano and String Competition. She was a high school teacher for 35 years and has been President of Choral Canada, Choir Alberta, and the Alberta Music Festivals Association. Ms. Clooney is the Artistic Director of the Edmonton Columbian Choirs and has produced a number of musicals at both high school and adult levels.

She received an Alberta Centennial Medal, the Richard Eaton Award for a lifetime of service to choirs in Alberta and has been inducted into the Edmonton Cultural Hall of Fame.

Teaching Quote/Philosophy:

Singing is a joy and an activity you can be part of your whole life.  Together we can make you a better singer and more comfortable on stage. 

 

Lesson Description: 

I teach out of my home in Laurier Heights and have had experience with students of all ages.   

 

Education and Certification: 

Bachelor of Education, Music Major 
Voice Diploma (ARCT) - Royal Conservatory of Music 

Associate Diploma- Trinity College London  
Licentiate Diploma- Trinity College London

 

Professional Associations and Memberships: 

Past President of Choral Canada, Choir Alberta, Opera Nuova and the Alberta Music Festivals Association 
Artistic Director of the Edmonton Columbian Choirs  
Conducts the Chanteuse Ladies Choir