Summary
Warren Mercer Jr. didn't simply teach music to high school band members.
He elevated the North Hills High School Symphony Band to national prominence by winning awards annually and inviting professionals such as Tommy Newsome of "The Tonight Show" and jazz drummer Louie Bellson to perform with the students. Arthur Fiedler, conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra for nearly five decades, once directed Mr. Mercer's band.See the full content of this document
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North Hills High School Director's Bands Earned National Recognition
Warren Mercer Jr., North Hills High band director for 31 years before he retired in 1992, died Friday, April 20, 2007, at UPMC Passavant o...
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