'22/'23 PCMS Holiday Orchestra Concert

The Princeton Community Middle School Holiday Holiday Holiday Orchestra Orchestra Orchestra Concert Concert Concert

Best Communities for Music Education Award

Congratulations! The NAMM Foundation has recognized your Princeton City School District for the outstanding efforts of teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who are making music part of a well-rounded education for every child in their communities. We salute the commitment of your community, so every child can learn and grow with music.

Music Honor Society State Chapter

On behalf of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and the Music Honor Society Advisory Council, it is with sincere congratulations that we recognize Princeton High School Tri-M Chapter 6264 as the winner of the 2021-2022 State Tri-M Chapter of the Year Award for Ohio! We thank you for your outstanding contribution to your music program, to your school, and to your entire community.

Princeton High School was named Tri-M®

of the Year!

7th Grade Orchestras

Ms. Marie Knueven, Director

Syndy Casey, Assistant

8th Grade Orchestras

Dr. Syndy Casey, Director

Mrs. Shelley Miley, Assistant Director

Zero Bell Concert Orchestra

Dr. Syndy Casey, Director

Ms. Marie Knueven, Assistant Director Sleigh

Loest

Andrew Balent

Balmages

Baker

6th Grade Orchestra

Dr. Syndy Casey, Director

Ms Marie Knueven, Assistant Director

Violin

Ashley Bartolon Ramirez

Davin Brooks

Camarah Carter

Tabytha Lee

Jose Coj-Aqueche

Khloe Davis

Janyla Eberhardt

Ashley Garcia Mendoza

Sofia Gutierrez

Marvin Hunter

Adore Jenkins-Thurman

Rowan Kelly

Sufia Lastor Castro

Yulisa Macario Lopez

Bryan Mendiola Cruz

Stefani Perez Bartolon

Jeremy Ramirez

Yosely Rivera Cobo

Haley Roblero Ortiz Dayana Roblero Perez

Leidy Sacarias Perez

David Solis Juarez

Charlie Soots Amaree Turner

Kendy Velasquez Hernandez

Nehemiah Williams

6th Grade LO Orchestra

Ms. Marie Knueven, Director

Dr. Syndy Casey, Assistant Director

Viola

Liam Childress

Santiago Espinosa Torrijo

Kevin Garcia Bartolon

Laila James

Pratyush Kuar

Laura Mejia Gonzalez

Ryan Parker

Noah Reichert

Lee Snavely

Cello

Solomon Fulton

Kailani Goodwin

Marlin Hillman

Elijah Howard Jayden Turner

Double Bass

Joel Bierkan

Daniel Jaimes

Addyson Mayborg

Carter Stewart

Jakob Wimpye

Raiden Withrow

7th Grade Orchestra

Ms Marie Knueven, Director

Dr. Syndy Casey, Assistant Director

Violin I

Violin

8th Grade Orchestra

Dr Syndy Casey, Director

Mrs. Shelley Miley, Assistant Director

Violin

Violin I

Diana Bartolon-Roblero

Zero Bell Concert Orchestra

Dr. Syndy Casey, Director

Ms. Marie Knueven, Assistant Director

Violin I

Adina Aguilar Mejia

Elijanah Ashe

Gillian Garland

Jameson Holloway Kristine Jones

Alan Marroquin Vazquez Jazmine Sroufe

Sa’Mya Strong

Mason Whitener Jenna Wood

Violin II

Sofia Aguilar-Hernandez

Vivian Fields

Ashlin Gonzalez Morales Isabel Hall Hanover Juarez-Vasquez Evan Knight Valery Lopez-Bendezu Emilin Simon Jacobo

Viola Alex Gutierrez Gonzalez Jackson Hart Makenna Holloway Mackenzie Knapp Ana Maria Mejia Gonzalez Cherif Sore Zinc Strack Benedict Yeboah Cello Akua Addae Eva Casto Maurice Holloway Kennedy Knott Lyla Mulkey Double Bass Thomas Anderson Kayla Hayes

Directors

Syndy Casey, a 30+ year veteran teacher, has taught in public, private, and charter school systems throughout the United States. A Princeton alumnus (class of 1983), Dr. Casey has her bachelor’s degree in Music Education with a minor in cello performance from Loyola University, New Orleans. She has a master’s degree in Vedic Science from Maharishi University in Fairfield, Iowa, and earned a Doctor of Educational Leadership at Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Casey has also earned Master Teacher status in the state of Ohio.

Dr. Casey currently teaches orchestras 6-12 at Princeton Community Middle School and Princeton High School and directs the Theater and Thespian Programs at Princeton High School. She is an active member of the National Association for Music Education, the Ohio Music Educator's Association, and the Ohio Middle Level Association, where she serves as a state presenter and Southwest District Associate. Dr. Casey has 2 grown children, Nicholas and Catherine. She lives in Glendale with her husband, Tom Barrett, and their little dog, Sadie.

Marie Knueven is is one of the orchestra directors at PCMS and PHS. Ms. Knueven earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Louisville and a Master of Music in Music Education degree from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. Prior to teaching at Princeton, she taught elementary, middle, and high school orchestra in Warren County Public Schools in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Ms. Knueven is a member of the National Association for Music Education, Ohio Music Education Association, American String Teachers Association, Jazz Education Network, and Bass Club Cincinnati. Ms. Knueven is a locally performing bassist and tubist. She also sings in the choir at Saint Francis Xavier Church.

Directors

Shelley Miley has been a music teacher at Princeton since 2000. Mrs. Miley holds two degrees from EKU; a Bachelor of Music Education with vocal emphasis and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting. While at EKU she studied voice with Ms. Joan Boewe and Mr. Scott DeWeese, and she studied conducting with Dr. David Greenlee.

Shelley performed for 7 years with "Stephen Foster the Musical" in Bardstown, Kentucky, including a three-week tour of Japan. Mrs. Miley was the guest conductor for the Jefferson County (KY) Public Schools All-County Middle School Treble Chorus in 2013. She has recently been a member of the Clermont Festival Chorale. She is a member of NAfMe and is the site chair for the OMEA District 14 Junior High Honor Choir. Mrs. Miley resides in Milford with her husband, Robert, and their two children.

Thank You Music Boosters

Our Individual and Family Sponsors

Current Individual and Family Memberships

(last updated December 9, 2022)✮ = Membership paid for 2022-2023 School Year = Princeton Alumni

Advocate Level $500+

Anonymous ✮

The Tom and Karin Benjamin Family ✮ L. Stephen Boehm Memorial Foundation ✮ §§ Becky Brown ✮

The Burton Family: Tom, Franca, Cailey, Bryce & Tommy ✮ Bob and Jane Johnson✮ Tim and Jodi Kessler ✮ Will and Amy Kimble Daniel and Kara Messer Family✮

The Pelz Family Simons-DeGraffenreid Family The Wyder Family

Legacy Donations: §§§=Conductor's Circle - $10,000 §§=Golden Baton - $5,000 §=Silver Baton - $2,500

Joan Meier ($250)*

Koji and Marcia Asari ✮

Blakeslee & Grause Families

Meghan Corcoran and Sam Schutte Andrew and Maria Dunlap ✮

Matthew Gardner & Steven Cogorno ✮

Brad and Dianne Green ✮

Greg Hui

Anna R Johnson ✮

Wendy Lindsey and Eric Head

Melissa Hendrix ✮

The McGrath Family ✮

Tim and Jeanne Wayt✮

Dr Walter and Susan Wyder

The Zuckerman and Schlueter Family✮

*The Princeton Music Boosters honor the memory of Joan Meier by naming one of their membership levels in her name She was a Princeton Music Teacher (1960-1995), Leader, Colleague, Advocate, Visionary, and Friend She oversaw the development of the Princeton music program into one worthy of state and national recognition Under her leadership Princeton music educators were empowered to develop superior programs, which has enabled tens of thousands of students to experience a comprehensive education in music.

Fondly known as "Mother Meier,” choirs under her direction consistently received Superior ratings. Her service to the music profession was recognized in many ways throughout her career, including statewide office and receipt of the OMEA Distinguished Service Award. Her legacy of high achievement and commitment to music education remain an integral part of the education program in the Princeton City School District.

Sustaining and Memorial Contributors

Thomas S Benjamin Memorial Lois G Benjamin ✮ Lou and Paula Benjamin✮

Thank You Music Boosters

Our Individual and Family Sponsors

Current Individual and Family Memberships (last updated December 9, 2022) ✮ = Membership paid for 2022-2023 School Year = Princeton Alumni

Jess and Annie Anglin

In Memory of Tucker Asari Gary and Kim Bracknell ✮ Chante' Bright ✮

Kristen and Rob Brown Casey and Angie Carrigan Chris and Jen Carter ✮

Steven and Allison Casto ✮

Tom Barrett and Dr. Syndy Casey ✮ Paul and Ann Culter ✮ Anna and Matt Ehlerding

Cordelia and John Edmiston ✮

Alan and Connie Fermier ✮

The Fetick Family Eric and Sherie Fortner Tim and Karen Gandert

The Gilmore/Mackey Family ✮ Chuck and Carissa Goodall ✮ Dr. N. Michael Goecke ✮ Kevin Hardman & Amy Goohs-Hardman ✮

Viking ($75)

The family of Maverick and CJ Barnette

Jack and Patty Crane✮ David and Jamie Irwin ✮ Dan and Renee Jacobs ✮ Daniel and Kara Messer Family ✮ Matt and Lisa Senter ✮

Katheryn and Brian Hart

Claudia Heaberlin ✮ Mr. Mick Higgins ✮ Matthew and Stephanie Hoog Mari Murray and Matt Huber ✮ Beth & Andrew Kelly ✮ Sean and Katrina Kenny

The Kinney Family ✮ Marie Knueven ✮ Tom and Kathy Knueven ✮ Christina Lang ✮ Josh and Cathy Logsdon✮ Jerry and Tammy Marcotte ✮ Dr and Mrs Michael Moyer Mary and Mike Mulkey ✮ Craig and Leslie Phillips ✮ Dr Mari Phillips ✮ Alan and Becky Rengering Sam Reynolds ✮

Jan and Ron Riggsby

John and Michelle Robenalt ✮ Joe and Kendra Roberts Chris and Betty Robertson ✮

The Roddy Family ✮ Chad and Alicia Scott Karl and Valerie Smith George and Dawn Stallard✮ James Stallworth Mary and Dave Stuever ✮ Sarah Tardivon ✮

Meghan Sullivan-Wisecup Dennis and Christina Wade ✮ Gary and Sheena Walton ✮ Eve Warner ✮ Marlene Williams ✮ Nick and Lindsey Young

The Stanger Family Don and Sharlene Stowell Aaron and Shelley White

If you see an error please notify the Boosters, it is unintentional and we would like to correct it as soon as possible.

Thank You Music Boosters

Our Individual and Family Sponsors

Current Individual and Family Memberships (last updated December 9, 2022) ✮ = Membership paid for 2022-2023 School Year = Princeton Alumni

Patron ($50)

Paul and Julia Allen

Alexis Bayrak

Rachel Bierkan ✮

Steve and Gina Burg ✮

Lalit and Priya Chiplonkar✮

Steve Coleman

Greg Connett

Russell and Jackie Cox John and Ronda Emery

John and Barbara Fillion Marc and Robin Gandert

Susan Gordy ✮

The Haag Family ✮

Anita Staples Haynes ✮ Janice Hinsey ✮

Booster ($25)

Jaclyn Ard ✮

Jaclyn Ballman ✮

Marlene Brokaw

The Buell Family

The Burns Family ✮

Brian and Stacey Carpenter

Melissa and Derick Chandler ✮

David and Beth Dendler ✮

Jeanette Denlinger ✮

Jason and Amanda Hodge ✮

Jason Holloway ✮

Jill and Maurice Holloway

Rodney and Vicki Hoppe

Heather and Sean Hurley

Gus and Katie Janssens

Jen Kretschmar

Rocky & Lynn Louderback ✮

In honor of Rodney and Helen Martin

The Miley Family ✮ Chrissy Perkins Dan and Annie Perrin ✮ Karishma Tilton ✮ Carly Prather and Gary Vogele

Mr and Mrs Brian Roberts Dan and Julie Runyan Lesley Schultz Nancy Schutte Philip Weinert Julie Winslow & Scott Lawson ✮

Dave and Tammie Maroon ✮ Jared and Angie Martin Brent and Angie McClellan ✮ Natasha Nutter ✮

Dave and Marcia Ramsey Jennifer Randolph and Family Jerry and Stacy Schappacher Todd and Julie Smith Dan and Diana Tracey Scott and Susanne Tulloss Sha'Kyra Welch ✮ AJ White Bryan and Cori Williams Victoria Williams ✮

If you see an error please notify the Boosters, it is unintentional and we would like to correct it as soon as possible.

Join The Music Boosters

As we celebrate our 65th anniversary, we would like to acknowledge all the past presidents whose legacy we carry on.

1958 Edward & Betty Carstens

1959 Bud & Louise Rouff

1960 George & Pearl Parsley

1961 Charles & Ilo Zimmer

1962 Dr. Clarence & Vera Tarzwell

1963 Harold & Marion Warren

1964 Charles & Rosemary Cole

1965 Vernon & Evelyn Robey

1966 Frank & Mary Northrup

1967 Harry & Virginia Angel

1968 Harry & Bettye Braus

1969 Geroge & Marian Wrenn (Shirley Flynn)

1970 Frank & Shirley Auciello (Wilbur McClure)

1971 Shirley Flynn (Edna Graff)

1972 Otto & Edna Graff

1973 Robert & Betty J Taylor

1974 John & Jo Brooker

1975 Milan & Alice Gorby

1976 Bill & Sandy Story

1977 Jim & Margaret Squires

1978 James & Marlene Cole

1979 Joe & Sheila Boggs

1980 Al & Doris Wallace

1981 Mike & Wanda Moore

1982 Dale & Janet Duermit

1983 Bob & Donna Knopp

1984 Bob & Donna Knopp

1985 Ted & Sylvia Evans

1986 Ralph & Janet Colegrove

1987 Tom & Sarah Hinkle

1988 Mike & Sandy Wilhelm

1989 Walt & Susan Wyder

1990 Walt & Susan Wyder

1991 Ed & Cindy Stephens

1992 Ray & Janet Dehner

1993 Susie Hart

1994 James & Betty Leffue

1995 Susan & George Spears

1996 Sherryl Sommer

1997 Margaret Archangel David Heck

1998 Ed & Jill Dahmann

1999 Samuel & Jackie Wofford

2000 Cheryl Baldwin

2001 John Troyer

2002 Niki Keyser

2003 Claire Conley

2004 Cindy Mullin

2005 Barb Fillion

2006 Barb Fillion

2007 Tricia Ettinger

2008 Terri Rutz

2009 Gail Moore

2010 Monica Mazzone

2011 Norman Coleman III

2012 Amy Rohrer

2013 Scot Neisel

2014 Nadja Preston & Janet Maine

2015 Jodi Kessler

2016 Jodi Kessler

2017 Jodi Kessler

2018 Jodi Kessler

2019 Matt Gardner

2020 Matt Gardner

2021 Tom Benjamin

2022 Tom Benjamin

We would like to thank

The Princeton City School District Board of Education

Mrs. Susan Wyder - President

Mr. Jon Simons - Vice President

Mrs. Mary Cleveland - Mrs. Jodi Kessler - Mrs. Gina Moore

Administrators and Staff

M r . T o m B u r t o n D r . M a r i P h i l l i p s M r . R o n B o l l m e r D r . D a v e M a c k z u m M r s . T r i c i a R o d d y M r s . T i s h J o n e s M r s . C i n d y G o l d e n M r s . K a r i n B e n j a m i n M r . J a s o n H o l l o w e l l

Elementary Music Staff

A l l i s o n C r o s k e y A d e l e Z u c k e r m a n J a c l y n A r d F o r r e s t Y a n k e y D e b o r a h J a c k s o n L i g a y a D e L e o n M c G e e D e b E n g e l J e n n i f e r K u h n

S u p e r i n t e n d e n t A s s o c i a t e S u p e r i n t e n d e n t P H S P r i n c i p a l P C M S P r i n c i p a l

D i r e c t o r o f C o m m u n i c a t i o n s T e c h n o l o g y D e p a r t m e n t P A C P r i n t e r

U n i f o r m M a n a g e r A u d i t o r i u m M a n a g e r

E v e n d a l e G l e n d a l e H e r i t a g e H i l l L i n c o l n H e i g h t s S h a r o n v i l l e S p r i n g d a l e S t e w a r t W o o d l a w n

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You are invited t the Princeton Music Boosters 65th Anniversary Booster Bash! Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Matthews Auditorium

Join us for a recap of Princeton Music's 65 incredible years With displays, pictures, stories, and music!

6:00 p.m.

RSVP no later than January 31, 2023 PrincetonMusicBooster@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

Matthews Auditorium 150 Viking Way, Cincinnati, OH 45246 www.princetonschools.net

12/17/2022 3:00 PM Horns A Plenty Horns 1/26/2023 7:00 PM PHS Senior Solo Recital Senior Class A Soloists

Holiday Concert Series