Join us for a series of concerts on Saturday afternoons in April. Co-sponsored by the Castine Arts Association. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free of charge and all are welcome. Library Reading Room

This Saturday’s featured artist is flutist Heather Emanuelson and friends.

Heather Emanuelson is an accomplished pianist, flutist, and music educator with a career spanning more than two decades. She earned her degrees in Music Performance, Music Education, and History from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, where she built a strong foundation in classical performance, ensemble collaboration, and comprehensive music pedagogy.

Heather has performed extensively in the Chicago area and Midcoast Maine, contributing her talents to numerous musicals, operas, and concert productions. Her performance work includes collaborations with respected organizations such as the Starlight Theatre Group, the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra, and The Grand in Ellsworth, Maine. Known for her versatility, she performs professionally on both flute and piano.

In addition to her performance career, Heather has been a dedicated educator in both private and public school settings since 1998. She teaches all instruments and has guided countless students in developing strong musicianship, technique, and confidence. Alongside her school work, she has maintained a thriving professional music studio for more than 25 years, offering individualized instruction that supports students of all ages and backgrounds.

Whether in the classroom, the studio, or on stage, Heather is committed to fostering musical excellence and sharing her passion for the arts with every student and audience she encounters.