Heather Janney frequently performs as pianist and organist in the Columbia area. A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, she graduated from the University of South Carolina Honors College with Bachelor's degrees in Piano Performance and Music Education. While at USC, she studied piano with John Kenneth Adams and organ with William Bates.  Ms. Janney sang with the Concert Choir, performed with Carolina Alive, and accompanied student recitals.  She was the recipient of the Outstanding Senior Award. 

 

An avid choral musician, Ms. Janney is currently Choral Director at Sandhills Middle School in Gaston, SC.  She directs the Children's Choir at Trenholm Road United Methodist Church, and also substitutes as organist for local churches.  She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and Pi Kappa Lambda music honor society.