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The Highland Regional High School Band program is in it's 41st year of existence. We would like to chronicle the history of the band program here at HRHS in the page before you. If you are a former band student, and have any missing or extra information to add to the history page, or have historical accounts that we can share here, please contact us at HRHSBAND@aol.com. Follow the links below to the desired historical look at Highland's band.
The following is a list of the fine individuals who have led the Highland Regional High School Band over the years.
Tenure | Years | Director's Name |
|---|---|---|
1967 - 1973 | 6 | Joseph DiMenna |
|
1973 - 1997 |
24 |
John W. Tumminia, Sr. |
1997 - 2001 | 4 | Douglas A. Schmidt |
2001 | 0 | Scott Slutter * |
2001-2002 | 1/2 | Brian T. Gilbert ** |
2002 | 1/2 | Zachary D. Cogdill # |
2002 - Present | 6 | Christopher R. Tumminia |
* - Scott Slutter was approved as Director of Bands upon Mr. Schmidt's departure to Timber Creek High School. However, before he served a regular school day, Mr. Slutter resigned.
** - Mr. Gilbert took over for Mr. Slutter and served into early 2002 before resigning himself, midyear.
# - Mr. Cogdill was approved on short notice due to the sudden departure of Mr. Gilbert, and served the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year.
Can you help us fill in some of the missing award winners from any year? PLEASE email us at HRHSBAND@aol.com if you can!
| YEAR | John Philip Sousa Award Winner | Louis Armstrong Award Winner | Band Leadership Award Winner |
| 1977-1978 | Doug Murray | ||
| 1982-1983 | George Daisey | ||
| 1992-1993 | Jennifer (Schafhauser) Wood | Nicole LaGorga | |
| 1993-1994 | |||
| 1994-1995 | Tammy Matchner | ||
| 1995-1996 | Adam Schafhauser | ||
| 1996-1997 | |||
| 1997-1998 | David Conrad | Brian Murphy | |
| 1998-1999 | Lindsay Taylor | Robert Wyatt | |
| 1999-2000 | Greg Stonerock | Michael Belay | |
| 2000-2001 | John Perovich | ||
| 2001-2002 | Victoria Milano | ||
| 2002-2003 | Nicole Schafhauser | Adam Fulginiti | Timothy Jarvela |
| 2003-2004 | Katherine Steet | Joe Kwiatkowski | Sandi Tait |
| 2004-2005 | James Livengood | Julio Santiago | Kurt Meakim |
| 2005-2006 | Adam Jarvela | William Livengood | Angela Lin |
| 2006-2007 | William Livengood | Vincent Bruno | Christopher Wirtz |
| 2007-2008 |
HIGHLAND BAND ALUMNI DIRECTORY
To be added to our alumni directory,
enter your Name, Years at Highland, Instrument(s) and/or Position
(e.g. trumpet, band front, etc.), and email address.
DO NOT HIT RETURN TO SKIP BETWEEN FIELDS
| YEARS | ALUMNI NAME | INSTRUMENT or POSITION |
| 1966-1969 | Steve Sejda | Trumpet, Cornet |
| 1966-1970 | Steve Mason | Trumpet, Trombone, Drum Major |
| 1967-1970 | Stephen H. Ryan | Sousaphone |
| 1969-1972 | Gary R. Mason | Trumpet, Cornet |
| 1970-1974 | Linda R. Krauss | Clarinet, Front |
| 1970-1974 | Barbara (Sejda) Sterner | French Horn |
| 1972-1975 | Susan Beetle | Saxophone, Trombone |
| 1972-1975 | Amy (Parker) Hundley | Flute, Piccolo, Flag |
| 1972-1976 | Bill Hearn | Trumpet |
| 1973-1976 | Cathy (Maguire) Valentino | Baritone Horn, Flag |
| 1974-1978 | David L. Toliver | Drums, Drum Captain |
| 1974-1978 | Claire (Harman) Beard | Flag, American Flag |
| 1974-1976 | Janis (Imperatore) Hueftle | Flute, Piccolo, Flag, Indoor Guard |
| 1975-1978 | Olga Mascio | Clarinet, Trumpet, French Horn |
| 1975-1978 | Michele Knecht Lascio | Band Front |
| 1975-1979 | Theresa Michalak Deehan | French Horn, Rifle |
| 1975-1979 | Mike Keeley | Trumpet |
| 1975-1979 | Bob Jones | Alto Saxophone |
| 1975-1979 | Mark L. Smith | Trumpet, Baritone Horn, '79 Vice-President |
| 1976-1979 | Carol Schroeder Masiello | Bassoon, Rifle, Indoor Guard |
| 1976-1979 | Eileen Straub | Flute/Piccolo |
| 1976-1979 | Michael Morelli | Drums |
| 1976-1980 | Elizabeth (Gerhardt) McCormack | Clarinet / Band Front |
| 1976-1980 | Jacqueline (Penney) Bajc | Sabre and Rifle |
| 1977-1978 | Frank Morelli | Alto Saxophone |
| 1977-1979 | Sheryl Tricocci | Drums, Trumpet |
| 1977-1981 | Jeff Mullen | Trombone, Rifle |
| 1977-1981 | David St. Leger (Spanky) | Drum Capt., Jazz Band Bass |
| 1978-1979 | Diane (Wood) Makin | Color Guard / Flag |
| 1978-1981 | Stuart Altschuler | Sousaphone |
| 1978-1981 | Cathleen (Conover) Bronsky | Saxaphone/Flag/Baton |
| 1979-1983 | Chuck Butler | French Horn, Trumpet, Piano |
| 1979-1983 | Sandy (Miller) Ebersole | |
| 1979-1983 | George Daisey | Tuba(Marching/Concert); Trombone(Jazz) |
| 1979-1983 | Stephanie (Malfara) Keller | Flute, Piccolo |
| 1980-1982 | Tim Campbell | Trombone |
| 1984-1987 | Anthony Briggs | Baritone Horn, Co-Drum Major, President (87) |
| 1984-1988 | John Ewing | Drums/Percussion |
| 1985-1988 | Christy (Avallone) Krieger | Rifle, Color Guard, Pom Poms |
| 1985-1989 | Lori (McCann) Burton | Clarinet, Alto Sax, Treasurer (87-88), Secretary (88-89), Flag |
| 1986-1988 | Tyrone Lovelace | Bass / Bells |
| 1987-1990 | Elizabeth Scanzello | Flute |