JORDAN RAKITA
Mr. Rakita is the Choir Director for Heritage Academy. He has a Master of Music in Choral Conducting and a Bachelor of Music Education from Northern Arizona University, working under Dr. Edith Copley. During his graduate studies, he was the Director of the University Singers at NAU, as well as the Associate Director of the Flagstaff Youth Chorale. He has taught private voice, guitar, and piano lessons over the years, and was the resident voice instructor for the Curry Summer Music Camp in Flagstaff. As a vocalist, he is a member of the Grammy award-winning Phoenix Chorale and a former member of Helios, a seven-voice Renaissance group.
In his time at Heritage Academy, Mr. Rakita’s groups have consistently received superior ratings at local, state and national festivals, as well as earned top honors in regional competitions. His passion is to educate young singers to pursue their musical goals, and to see the role music plays in the world. He believes in the power of music to impact individuals, communities and nations.
ANNA PHELPS
Music is my passion! I love accompanying for the Heritage choirs, assisting basic theory classes, and helping in any and all musical aspects of Heritage Academy. Over 25 years ago, I began teaching private piano lessons and group lessons. Not only do I enjoy teaching students of all ages, I also found that organizing group theory lessons, piano teams, and inspiring students to learn and appreciate quality repertoire added to my passion. I’ve taken classes at MCC, but chose to postpone my studies when I began my family. It’s great to be back! I’ve enjoyed playing for and organizing the musicians pit for the Heritage Academy musicals “Meet Me in St. Louis,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Gondoliers,” and “Patience” and look forward to many more. In my free time, I love spending time with my husband and 6 children.
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