HEATH INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Meet The Director

Phil McIntosh

Mr. Phil McIntosh graduated from Fraser Public Schools, Fraser, MI
He went on to get his Bachelor of Music Education degree,
From The Ohio State University.
Where Phil was also a 5 year member of The Ohio State University Marching Band, as a tuba player he was a 4 time idotter. Phil was also a member of The OSU Men's Glee Club.
Outside of teaching Phil has loved playing hockey since the age of 5 and continues to play in his spare time.
He owns 2 dogs, Chance and Daisy.
When Phil isn't teaching or playing hockey he likes to watch sports and travel.
He started his teaching career with Heath City Schools in July of 2015.

What The Band Stands For

An organization which involves the cooperation of many people working together toward a common goal.

Meet Our Bands

Marching Band

An ensemble of musicians that march in time to the music for entertainment at events and in parades, often made up of brass, wind,and percussion instruments.

Pep Band

An ensemble of musicians who play at indoor event to help "Pep" the crowd.
At Heath the Pep Band is made up of Band students in grades 7-12

Jazz Band (Ensemble)

Jazz ensemble is made up a varying number of members that play a verity of styles of jazz music.

Concert Band

Concert Band though the instrumentation is similar to Marching Band, the music played is made up of original compositions, light music and popular tunes.
The standard repertoire does contain concert marches.

Beginning Band

Beginning Band at Heath starts in 6th grade but is not
limited to 6th grade. It is made up of students who have shown an interest in the Band Program, and are playing an instrument for the first time.

Advanced Band

Advanced Band is made up of students who are continuing to improve upon their playing ability in preparation for future band opportunities.