Board of Directors

Heather Neuenschwander is an active flutist in Iowa City and the surrounding area. Heather is the piccolist with the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra and has performed on flute and piccolo with the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra, the Ottumwa Orchestra and the Grinnell College Symphonic Band. She has performed and presented for flute studios and clubs throughout the country including at multiple National Flute Association Conventions. Heather is a dedicated flute teacher, virtually and at her home teaching studio while also working in Online Sales and Promotions for Flute Specialists, Inc. based in Clawson, MI. Heather previously enjoyed part time work at Flute Authority in West Music Coralville play testing flutes and assisting with other various tasks. Directing the Iowa City Flute Choir is one of her largest passions.

 

Heather Neuenschwander has a Master’s Degree in Flute Performance from Oakland University (Rochester Hills, MI) and a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Wayne State University (Detroit, MI). Heather’s main teachers are Sharon Sparrow (Associate Principal Flute with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra), Jeffery Zook (Piccolo with the DSO), Amanda Blaikie (Second Flute with the DSO) and she has also studied with Ervin Monroe, Marina Piccinini, Laurie Sokoloff, Nicola Mazzanti, and Jennifer Clippert. Heather is a previous winner of the David Daniels Young Artist Concerto Competition earning the privilege to play the 3rd movement of the Ibert Concerto with the Oakland Symphony Orchestra. While at Oakland University she also received the Matilda Award for Outstanding Graduate Student in Instrumental Performance.