Welcome to Music at Heber Valley Elementary.

Welcome Back!

I can't believe it is time to start school again. I hope you all had a fabulous summer break and are excited to return to school, to play, sing, dance and learn together. I am looking forward to a super year!

Mrs. Thaxton 

My name is Mrs. Heather Thaxton and I have been teaching and performing music for over 35 years. Some of the musical things I previously/currently am involved in are: Directing Middle School band and orchestra;  teaching private lessons on saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, and voice; Heber Valley Piano Festival; Church Choir Director; Timpanogos Valley Theatre; Playing in HV Jazz Ensemeble; Artistic Director for Heber Valley Music and conductor of Heber Valley Choir and Orchestra; teaching Elementary Music and Choir in WCSD and HVE. I come from a musical family- Mom plays piano and trumpet, and Dad was my first band teacher, teaching music for over 30 years. 

           I love participating in a variety of musical groups and attending concerts, opera, and musicals. I also really enjoy spending time outside with my family (two tall sons and a super husband) hiking, mountain biking, camping, kayaking, and reading.

B.S. Music Education

KODÀLY Certification levels I, II, III

World Music Drumming: Kids, Choir and Drums