Background
Heim, Leo Edward was born on September 22, 1913 in Chandler, Indiana, United States. Son of Raymond Earl and Emily J. Heim.
musician conservatory administrator
Heim, Leo Edward was born on September 22, 1913 in Chandler, Indiana, United States. Son of Raymond Earl and Emily J. Heim.
Student, Northwestern University, 1931-1932; Bachelor of Medicine, American Conservatory Music, 1935; MM, American Conservatory Music, 1946; Doctor Musical Arts (honorary), American Conservatory Music, 1987.
Member piano faculty, American Conservatory Music, Chicago, from 1935; assistant dean, American Conservatory Music, Chicago, 1956-1957; dean, American Conservatory Music, Chicago, 1957-1971; president, American Conservatory Music, Chicago, 1971-1981; president emeritus, American Conservatory Music, Chicago, 1981-1992; pianist, accompanist, ensemble player. Former examiner, member independent schools committee National Association Schools Music.
Trustee American Conservatory Music. Secretary Cliff Dwellers Arts Foundation, from 1985. Organist 1st Church of Christ, Scientist, Wilmette, Illinois Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945.
Member Society of America Musicians, Musicians Union, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Clubs: Cliff Dwellers (president 1978-1980), University, Executives (Chicago).
Married Margaret Brigetta Borchers, February 14, 1942.