Aragon High School Alumni
San Mateo, California (CA)
In Memory of
Elmer Charles Revelli
1930-2017
Born May 29, 1930, Elmer Charles Revelli was faculty at Aragon High School in San Mateo, CA.
Faculty
May 29, 1930 - Aug 15, 2017
May 29, 1930 - Aug 15, 2017
Cherished music teacher - https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/hughson-ca/elmer-revelli-7525211
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https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/elmer-revelli-obituary?id=14081854
Some of Mr. Revelli's obituary's details: Mr. Revelli received his Masters in music education at San Francisco State’s college of music, and after a teaching stint at Golden Gate Junior High School in San Francisco, Elmer began a long tenure at Aragon High School in San Mateo, where his baton would guide wind ensembles toward high achievements, receiving numerous “command performances”; his bands were regularly featured on the Bay Area’s local, KKHI radio station in the Spring.
As Jazz Professional, Elmer played alongside jazz greats including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, and the Beatles." The last sentence here has been edited a bit to include the first or last names of these musical legends.
Mr. Revelli served in the US Air Force while living in Europe with his wife.
Rest in peace, Mr. Revelli, and thank you for your service to America and to your dedication to our musical education.
If the above link is unavailable, try this one:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/elmer-revelli-obituary?id=14081854
Some of Mr. Revelli's obituary's details: Mr. Revelli received his Masters in music education at San Francisco State’s college of music, and after a teaching stint at Golden Gate Junior High School in San Francisco, Elmer began a long tenure at Aragon High School in San Mateo, where his baton would guide wind ensembles toward high achievements, receiving numerous “command performances”; his bands were regularly featured on the Bay Area’s local, KKHI radio station in the Spring.
As Jazz Professional, Elmer played alongside jazz greats including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, and the Beatles." The last sentence here has been edited a bit to include the first or last names of these musical legends.
Mr. Revelli served in the US Air Force while living in Europe with his wife.
Rest in peace, Mr. Revelli, and thank you for your service to America and to your dedication to our musical education.
Daniel Hahn '79 said:
My favorite teacher as well. He brought out the best in me as a percussionist. I played in the Marching, Pep and symphonic bands at Utah State University. Most importantly a great man!
Posted October 22nd, 2026
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CommentJohn Leonhardt '76 said:
I remember when Mr. Revelli let us play 25, 6 to 4 by Chicago and we go so excited to be able to change it up a bit. :-)
Rest in Peace Mr. Revelli.
Posted October 21st, 2026
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CommentRichard Humber '65 said:
I have to echo the sentiment that Mr. Revelli was my favorite faculty member. It was a privilege to have been in the band for four years, and a fabulous honor to have been the student conductor in my senior year ('64-'65). We got to play some fantastically good music under him, and I still treasure the memories whenever I listen to the recordings that we had. He was an admirable musician and a superb human; we got to see him at his best on the day that President Kennedy was assassinated as the band went through a series of changes of plan for the football game that we were to be playing two days later.
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CommentJon Rose '73 said:
Mr. Ravelli brought out the best in me as a student and sax player. He was always positive and encouraging. I loved concert and jazz bands and was disappointed that I couldn't just continue those classed after qualifying for early graduation.
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CommentLaura Lambert '71 said:
Mr. Revelli was my favorite teacher of all time. He would tell me the safest place on campus was in the Band room. I think he was right as I know I always felt welcomed and comfortable in this room. Playing and practicing my clarinet. I remember at the end of the school year he wrote "Peace & Quite" with the symbol of the Peace sign. His memory will be a happy memory of High School Days!
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