'22/'23 PCMS Winter Orchestra Concert

THE PRINCETON MUSIC DEPARTMENT

proudly presents

S M C P a r t s e h c r O March Orchestra Concert 6thGrade, 7th& 8th Grade Zero Bell Orchestra Matthews Auditorium I March 21, 2023 I 7:00 p.m.

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.

Princeton High School was named Tri-M® Music Honor Society State Chapter of the Year!

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.

6th Grade Orchestra HI Orchestra: Dr. Syndy Casey, Director LO Orchestra: Ms. Marie Knueven, Director Appalachian Hymn............................................................. by Soon Hee Newbold Breakbeat......................................................................................... by Doug Spata 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra 7th Grade: Ms. Marie Knueven, Director and Dr. Syndy Casey, Assistant Director 8th Grade: Dr. Syndy Casey, Director and Mrs. Shelley Miley, Assistant Director Ballad of Burning Sky.......................................................... by Kathryn Griesinger Theme from “Jurassic Park”................... by John Williams, arr. by John Higgins Quintus............................................................................................. by Larry Clark PCMS Zero Bell Concert Orchestra Dr. Syndy Casey, Director Ms. Marie Knueven, Assistant Director Avatar.......................................................................................... by Doug Spata Fantasy On a Japanese Folk Song..................................... by Brian Balmages Red Pepper (Based on Traditional Zydeco Melodies)...... by Jeffery S. Bishop

6th Grade Orchestra HI Orchestra: Dr. Syndy Casey, Director

LO Orchestra: Ms. Marie Knueven, 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

Viola

Cello

Liam Childress

Solomon Fulton

Santiago Espinosa

Kailani Goodwin

Torrijo

Marlin Hillman

Kevin Garcia Bartolon

Elijah Howard

Laila James

Jayden Turner

Pratyush Kuar Laura Mejia Gonzalez

Double Bass

Ryan Parker

Joel Bierkan

Noah Reichert

Daniel Jaimes

Lee Snavely

Addyson Mayborg Carter Stewart Jakob Wimpye Raiden Withrow

7th Grade Orchestra Ms. Marie Knueven, Director and Dr. Syndy Casey, Assistant Director Violin I Malachi Bennett Evelyn Cucum Bautista Mekhi Franklin Wendy Lopez Alvaro Carla Lopez Escalante Aurelina Lopez-Rangel Rachel Marcotte Diego Perez-Perez Brandon Reynoso Roblero Erick Suarez Palmero

Violin II Cristian Alpizar Avilez Jayden Artis Emely Garcia Soto Mylasia Hinton Yonatan Jocobo Perez Madison Keller

Cello Ava Clemens Pierre Tradivon Anya Webbink Double Bass Magaly Barragan Medina

Viola Charlie Cucum-Morales Ryleigh Lewis James Rominger Josephina Tepole Tristan VonStein

8th Grade Orchestra Dr. Syndy Casey, Director and Mrs. Shelley Miley, Assistant Director Violin I

Violin II

Viola

Diana Bartolon-Roblero

Yeymi Alonzo Nolasco

Remington Carter

Jason Cucum Morales

Louella Childress

Alex Gutierrez

Jadon DeMarcia

Danielle Dickerson

Gonzalez

Jade Guzman

Yasmine Garcia Chilel

Idena Morales Niz

Amy Ixcoy Lopez

Jazarah Garrett

Niela Ortega

Raymundo Olvera

Kaci Haro

Sriya Prassanna

Jamiah Thomas

Fenisha Patel

Venkatesan

PCMS Zero Bell Concert Orchestra Dr. Syndy Casey, Director

Ms. Marie Knueven, Assistant Director Violin I

Viola

Cello

Adina Aguilar Mejia

Alex Gutierrez

Akua Addae

Elijanah Ashe

Gonzalez

Eva Casto

Gillian Garland

Jackson Hart

Maurice Holloway

Jameson Holloway

Makenna Holloway

Kennedy Knott

Kristine Jones

Mackenzie Knapp

Lyla Mulkey

Evan Knight

Ana Maria Mejia

Pierre Tradivon

Alan Marroquin Vazquez

Gonzalez

Anya Webbink

Jazmine Sroufe

Cherif Sore

Sa’Mya Strong

Zinc Strack

Double Bass

Jenna Wood

Benedict Yeboah

Thomas Anderson Kayla Hayes

Violin II Sofia Aguilar-Hernandez Vivian Fields Ashlin Gonzalez Morales Isabel Hall Hanover Juarez-Vasquez Valery Lopez-Bendezu Emilin Simon Jacobo Mason Whitener

Directors Marie Knueven 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.

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.

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 March 13, 2023) ✮ = Membership paid for 2022-2023 School Year = Princeton Alumni

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

Joan Meier ($250)*

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 ✮

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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 March 13, 2023) ✮ = Membership paid for 2022-2023 School Year = Princeton Alumni

Director ($100) 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 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

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 Maryand Dave Stuever ✮ Sarah Tardivon ✮ Meghan Sullivan-Wisecup Dennis and Christina Wade✮ Gary and Sheena Walton ✮ Eve Warner ✮ Marlene Williams ✮ Nick and Lindsey Young

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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 ✮

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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 March 13, 2023) ✮ = 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 ✮ 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 ✮

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

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 Mr. Tom Burton Dr. Mari Phillips Mr. Ron Bollmer Dr. Dave Mackzum Mrs. Tricia Roddy Mrs. Tish Jones Mrs. Cindy Golden Mrs. Karin Benjamin Mr. Jason Hollowell

Superintendent Associate Superintendent PHS Principal PCMS Principal Director of Communications Technology Department PAC Printer Uniform Manager Auditorium Manager

Elementary Music Staff Allison Croskey Adele Zuckerman Jaclyn Ard Forrest Yankey Deborah Jackson Ligaya DeLeon McGee Deb Engel Jennifer Kuhn

Evendale Glendale Heritage Hill Lincoln Heights Sharonville Springdale Stewart Woodlawn

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Spring Musical

Princeton High School Performing Arts Presents: Rodgers & Hammerstein's

Cinderella Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 27-29. 7:00 p.m.

Saturday Matinee, April 29 at 12:00 p.m.

VCE Showcase

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Upcoming Events

3/21/2023

7:00 PM

PCMS Winter Orchestra

Orchestra 6, 7, 8, CO

3/30/2023

7:00 PM

VCE Showcase

VCE

All concerts are recorded and placed on our YouTube Channel.

You can also view the concerts on the Music Department Website page: www.princetonschools.net

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

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Available for $1.00

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