David Heid comes to North Carolina after a successful career in New York City as a vocal coach and accompanist.  Also an arranger and conductor, he made his Lincoln Center debut in Alice Tully Hall in 1994.  In the summer of 1997, he made his first international appearance performing at both the Darling Harbor Convention Center and the historic Towne Hall in Sydney Australia.  His coaching clients include past Grammy, Tony and MAC Awards winners.

 

David is currently on the faculty at Duke University where he is the Director of Duke Opera Theater as well as serving on the piano faculty, working with singers and teaching a class in collaborative piano.  He is in demand throughout the region as a collaborative artist and has worked with many of the area’s leading organizations including the North Carolina Symphony, North Carolina Opera, Mallarmé Chamber Players, Opera Wilmington, Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, Duke Symphony, Durham Chorale Society, Raleigh Chamber Music Guild, Theater in the Park, Thompson Theater Summerfest, Long Leaf Opera and Triangle Opera.  He was previously on staff of the renowned Juilliard School in New York City.  

 

He has had a lengthy career as a collaborative pianist enjoying work with generations of leading singers.  Among the artists he has worked with previously include Susan Dunn, Adria Firestone, Marisa Galvany, Carolyn James, William Stone and Christine Weidinger.  He has also performed with artists currently appearing in major venues around the world such as Leah Hawkins, Jennifer Johnson Cano, Janinah Burnett, Mario Chang, Lisa Chavez, Timothy Murray, Jason Karn, Andrea Moore, LaToya Lain and cellist Bonnie Thron.

 

David has been privileged to serve as pianist for masterclasses given by legendary performers such as Renee Fleming, Yo-Yo Ma and Simon Estes.  As a clinician, he has taught classes at numerous schools including Mercyhurst University, SUNY Fredonia, UNC Pembroke and the Durham Music Teachers Association as well as serving as a judge for the National Opera Association Collegiate Scenes Competition.

 

David Heid  also worked extensively in gospel music and recorded on a number of Christian labels. He has toured the U.S. and Canada with Jane Syftestad and directed The Voice of St. John’s MCC – named in 1977 “The Best Gospel Choir in the Triangle.”  Their debut recording “Anywhere with Jesus” was nominated for a GLAMA award in the contemporary spiritual category.

 

David is a proud graduate of SUNY Fredonia School of Music.