Vincent de Paul Heilker

Background

Heilker, Vincent de Paul was born on July 17, 1924 in Baltimore. Son of Clement Augustus and Teresa Odell (Walter) Heilker.

Education

Diploma, The Juilliard School Music, 1951. Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1955. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1957.

Career

Teacher music, Henry Whitehorn Junior High School, Verona, New Jersey, 1957-1958; teacher music, Bellmore (New York)-Merrick Center High School District 3, 1958-1984; teacher music, Hebrew Academy of Suffolk, Hauppauge, New York, 1984-1986. Performer various clubs, United States, since 1940. Performer with Louis Prima, Tony Pastor, Tex Beneke, Jeffrey Wald, 1940-1955.

Arranger of acts for various theaters and shows, 1951-1970. Private teacher music, New York City, since 1957. Music director, arranger, performer The Huntsmen band, Nassau County, New York, 1965-1975.

Music director, arranger Nassau County Dixie Cops, Mineola, New York,1984-.

Achievements

• Vincent de Paul Heilker has been listed as a notable Musician, music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Museum director Jerusalem Avenue Junior High Dance Band, Bellmore, 1958-1984. Served as corporal United States Army Air Force, 1945-1946. Member American Federation Musicians, Bellmore-Merrick United Secretary Teachers (Dedication, Service and Professionalism Community award 1984).

Interests

• Avocations: traveling, camping, walking, bicycling, music.

Connections

Married Mary Catherine Wood, June 14, 1954. Children: Phyllis Ann, Paul Vincent, Karen Roberta.

Father:

Clement Augustus Heilker

Mother:

Teresa Odell (Walter) Heilker

Spouse:

Mary Catherine Wood

child:

Phyllis Ann Heilker

child:

Karen Roberta Heilker

child:

Paul Vincent Heilker