Heather Hart Rochon
About Heather Hart Rochon
Heather Hart Rochon serves as the Orchestra Personnel Manager at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, a position she has held since 2015. With a background in music education and performance, she has also worked in various roles within the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and at the University of Oklahoma.
Work at Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Heather Hart Rochon has been serving as the Orchestra Personnel Manager at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra since 2015. In this role, she oversees the logistics and coordination of orchestra personnel, ensuring smooth operations within the ensemble. Prior to this position, she held several roles at the same organization, including Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager from 2011 to 2015, Civic Youth Ensembles Coordinator from 2010 to 2011, and Music Theory Instructor for Civic Youth Ensembles from 2013 to 2015. Her extensive experience at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra reflects her commitment to orchestral management and education.
Education and Expertise
Heather Hart Rochon earned her Master of Music degree in Horn Performance and Music Theory from the University of Oklahoma, where she studied from 2005 to 2008. She also holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Horn Performance from Central Michigan University, completed from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in music theory and performance, which she has applied throughout her career in various teaching and administrative roles.
Previous Teaching Experience
Before her current role, Heather Hart Rochon gained teaching experience as a Music Theory/Aural Skills Graduate Instructor at the University of Oklahoma from 2005 to 2008. She also worked as an Adjunct Lecturer in Music Theory at the University of Texas at Arlington in 2009. Her teaching roles have contributed to her expertise in music education and her ability to mentor young musicians.
Self-Employment as Musician and Instructor
Since 2008, Heather Hart Rochon has been self-employed as a musician and private instructor, specializing in horn instruction. This role allows her to share her knowledge and skills with students, fostering their development in music performance. Her long-standing commitment to private instruction demonstrates her dedication to music education beyond her formal teaching positions.