Sean Heely Adjunct Instructor Performing Arts
- Degrees
- Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance from University of South Carolina
- Bio
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Multi-Genre violinist/fiddler Se谩n Heely is one of the most creatively versatile and captivating young artists of his generation. He is a US National Scottish Fiddle Champion as well as an award-winning Irish Fiddler.聽聽Se谩n is also fluent in a large variety of musical genres which include: Classical, Scottish, Irish, Bluegrass, and Gypsy Swing. Se谩n holds a degree from University of South Carolina in Classical Violin Performance. He is a 2019 Artist in Residence at Strathmore Music Center in Maryland where he will present concerts and educational workshops in May 2019. A educator in demand, Se谩n is currently an Adjunct Instructor at 艾可直播 University, he has also been on the faculty at several summer camps such as Acadia Trad School and聽Upper Potomac Fiddle Retreat.聽He was selected to compete in the prestigious Fleadh Cheoil na h脡ireann All-Ireland Senior Fiddle competition in Aug 2017.聽
Se谩n has performed with traditional music icons such as Irish fiddle legend Liz Carroll, acclaimed Scottish fiddler Pete Clark, cellist virtuoso Natalie Haas, and uilleann piper Paddy Keenan...
Along with his accolades in Traditional Music, Se谩n made his Classical solo debut with the Virginia Symphony in 2012 performing Mozart's 5th Violin Concerto. A composer and arranger, Se谩n has won national awards including the 2016 Scottish Fiddling Revival鈥檚 Tune writing competition. 聽In April 2017, Se谩n was a featured soloist with the Virginia International Tattoo in Norfolk, VA.
Currently based in Washington DC, Se谩n performs locally with the band Skylark and is a regular performer for the British Embassy Scottish Affairs Office and the St. Andrew鈥檚 Society of Washington. He also frequently travels abroad as a solo artist, and maintains a private teaching studio in Falls Church, VA.
Se谩n has performed with traditional music icons such as Irish fiddle legend Liz Carroll, acclaimed Scottish fiddler Pete Clark, cellist virtuoso Natalie Haas, and uilleann piper Paddy Keenan...
Along with his accolades in Traditional Music, Se谩n made his Classical solo debut with the Virginia Symphony in 2012 performing Mozart's 5th Violin Concerto. A composer and arranger, Se谩n has won national awards including the 2016 Scottish Fiddling Revival鈥檚 Tune writing competition. In April 2017, Se谩n was a featured soloist with the Virginia International Tattoo in Norfolk, VA.
Currently based in Washington DC, Se谩n performs locally with the band Skylark and is a regular performer for the British Embassy Scottish Affairs Office and the St. Andrew鈥檚 Society of Washington. He also frequently travels abroad as a solo artist, and maintains a private teaching studio in Falls Church, VA.
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Teaching
Fall 2024
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MUS-021 Private Instrument Study: Fiddle/Violin
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MUS-022 Private Instrument Study: Fiddle/Violin
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MUS-121 Private Instrument/Vocal Study: Fiddle/Violin
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MUS-122 Private Instrument/Vocal Study: Fiddle/Violin
Spring 2025
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MUS-021 Private Instrument Study: Fiddle/Violin
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MUS-022 Private Instrument Study: Fiddle/Violin
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MUS-121 Private Instrument/Vocal Study: Fiddle/ Violin
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MUS-122 Private Instrument/Vocal Study: Fiddle/Violin