Heights High Instrumental Music Department
Former Heights High Instrumental Music Directors:
- 1969–1988: Director Robert Bergantino. While at Heights High his orchestras were recognized as being among the best in the country as evidenced by numerous appearances at Music Education Conferences, a perfect record of receiving unanimous "I" ratings in every competition entered, and 19 touring appearances in many parts of the country.
- 1974–2001: James W. Bane. While at Heights High School his teaching responsibilities included Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Marching Band and Jazz Band. Mr. Bane's was well known for Jazz Nights, featuring the schools talent, as well as consistently directing an 100+ member Marching Band. Mr Bane and Dr. Mayer are responsible for starting the Chamber Ensemble elective at Heights High School
- 2001–Present: Brett Baker
- 1992–2004: Director Dr. Frederick R Mayer. His teaching responsibilities included Heights High Symphony, Concert Orchestra, Chamber Ensembles, Marching Band, African-American music, music theory and music technology. During the summer months Dr. Mayer was the director of the Cleveland Music School Settlement Summer Music & Fine Arts Camp.
- 2004-2007: Director Donna Dehn. Was responsible for teaching and directing the Symphony Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, AP Music Theory and the Chamber program, which consists of approximately 20 student chamber groups. These groups compete at OMEA Solo and Ensemble contest, perform recitals at Heights High, and provide live music at community functions.
- 2007–2009: Scott Astey.
- 2009–Present: Daniel Heim.
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