Past Shadle Park High School Band Directors
History of Shadle Instrumental Directors 1957 - 2007
John Harris came when Shadle Park High School (SPHS) opened in 1957. He served as Instrumental Director for 16 years until 1973.
Mel Kornmeyer was the first choir teacher at SPHS and later taught Instrumental music in 1974 for one year.
John Bentz was Director for three years from 1975 to 1977 and later became principal at Ferris High School .
Dave Wakely, currently at Spokane Falls Community College , served as Director for three years from 1978-80.
Bill Snyder served as SPHS Director for six years from 1981-86 and currently lives and teaches in Oregon .
Kevin Hartse is the current Director and has been teaching instrumental music at Shadle for 21 years, since 1987.
