On February 3, 2024, the 22-member Forest Hills Northern jazz ensemble embarked on a journey to the Frank Mantooth Jazz Festival at New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois. This is a trip that [...]
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FHC Band hit the field for band camp 2023
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Forest Hills Central High School Welcomes New Director of Bands
Mr. Joel Burns recently graduated from Michigan State and am excited to be here at Forest Hills Central. My favorite part of teaching music is the musical connection and growth students show [...]
Please welcome the NEW director of Band at Eastern High/Middle
I have had the pleasure of teaching middle and high school bands for the last 21 years. This is my first year at Forest Hills Eastern and I am so excited to be a part of the Forest Hills community! I [...]
Staff Highlights: Joel Klamer, Band Director Northern High and Orchard View Elementary
I have been teaching in Forest Hills for 30 years! Making music with children is not only my vocation, but also my passion. In addition to teaching skills and musicianship, I love creating musical [...]
Staff Highlights: Laura Zilhaver, 7-12 Band Director at Central High School
In my spare time, I like to exercise, read, craft, and play music. I really like spending time with my family and extended family. My husband and I like to cook and travel together. We also spend a [...]