International Northern Wind Ensemble
John Heath, Musical Director
John Heath received his Bachelor and Master Degrees in Music Education and Bachelors Degree in Tuba performance from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Mr. Heath has been the director of the Batavia High School Band, Batavia, Illinois for fifteen years. He is also the director of the Aurora (Illinois) Summer Concert Band. Prior to his position in Batavia, he was the high school band director in Highland, Illinois for twelve years. Mr. Heath is a two-time recipient of the National Band Association Citation of Excellence. He has just completed his tenure as Band Division State Vice President for the Illinois Music Educators Association. He also serves on the Advisory Board for the University of Illinois School of Music. This past summer, Mr. Heath completed his tenth year conducting bands at Blue Lake. 2009 will be his second year with the International Program.