Newton High School Alumni
Newton, New Jersey (NJ)
In Memory of
Jack Hontz Beloved Music Teacher
Passed away 2019
Jack Hontz Beloved Music Teacher was faculty at Newton High School in Newton, NJ.
Faculty
Date of Passing Jul 01, 2019
Date of Passing Jul 01, 2019
Heart Attack
John Rapp '75 said:
Mr. Hontz was a great instructor and powerfully influenced me in musical performance. I got to play the tympani for his Wind Ensemble, and I still remember his focus on tempo and dynamics. Because of Mr. Hontz, I continued studying music in college while I was learning to be an engineer.
I went on in college to perform on drum-set in the Jazz Ensemble and later in Percussion Ensemble, and studied percussion for 4 years under the guidance of Master Percussionist Dr. John Floyd. I continued performing in small bands around Washington DC from the early 80's through today. I have sung the "National Anthem" on so many occasions - and before I begin, I take a deep breath, and I imagine Mr. Hontz counting us into that deliberate tempo...
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CommentHarry Houghtaling '74 said:
I was a member of the concert band and class of 1974, holding second chair clarinet. I remember Mr. Hontz as a very good conductor and man. I shall miss him.
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