PRINCETON MUSIC DEPARTMENT Presents The Princeton High School
S H P y a d i l o H t r e c n o C Matthews Auditorium I December 8, 2022 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.
Symphonic Orchestra Ms. Marie Knueven, Director Miss Lesley Schultz, Assistant Director Selections from The Nutcracker Suite....................................by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, I. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy II. March III. Dance russe Trepak arr. by Bud Caputo A Medieval French Carol..............Traditional French Carol, arranged by Ian David Coleman It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year..................... by Edward Pola and George Wyle, arr. by Erik Morales PHS Symphonic Band Kristen Brown, Director Heather Hurley, and Andrew Fermier, Assistant Directors On This Day Earth Shall Ring....................................................arr. by Scott Watson (BMI) The Polar Express...........................................................................arr. by Jerry Brubaker Sleigh Ride..........................................................................................by Leroy Anderson A CAPPELLA CHOIR David Dendler, Director Angie McClellan, Assistant Director Processional “O Come, All Ye Faithful ”.............................................................................John S. Wade “Caroling, Caroling”.......................................................................................Hutson/Burt Handbells “Still, Still, Still”.........................................................................................Norman Luboff “Jingle Bells” ”....................................................................................arr. by Mark Hayes For the final two songs, A Cappella Choir alumni are invited to join us on stage to sing these “Hallelujah Chorus” and “Silent Night.”
“Hallelujah Chorus”........................................................................................G.F. Handel “Silent Night”...............................................................................................Mohr/Gruber
Symphonic Orchestra Ms. Marie Knueven, Director
Miss Lesley Schultz, Assistant Director
Violin I
Viola
Nigel Adjei-Mensah
Jacqueline Alonso^
Brooke Barry
Conner Fey
Marissa Broeders&^
Morris Hodge
Eleanor Jacobs
Kalee Knight
Anna Jaimes
Mason Morris
Katelynn Jones
Isabel VonStein
Brady Lewis
Lillian Walton
Yaquelin Montes de Oca-Carrillo
Madison Wiedemann^
Edlin Murray Victoria Smith
Cello Isabella Gilmore Justine Head
Violin II
Reagan Logsdon
Michael Crawford
Ariana Watson^
Nakeya Doughman^
Michael Yuwono
Lillian Edmiston Lara Goodall*&+
Double Bass
Madeline Jacobs^
Kindall Benjamin*#^
Conor Kelly
Malachi Huntley-Raglin^
Nhu Le^
Carly Nagel
Jazmine Lorenzo
Caleb Thompson
Rachel Sherwood^ Amanda Tulloss^ *CSYO Member, #CSYO Nouveau member, &BPYO Member, +SWRO Member, ^2023 Senior
Symphonic Band Kristen Brown, Director
Heather Hurley and Andrew Fermier, Assistant Directors
Piccolo
Clarinet
Emily Johnson
Jaylynn Chun-Domingo Nicholas Brandt
Flute
Trumpet
Jazmin White
Carson McDaniel
Daisy Raymundo Cruz
Jack McDaniel
Emily Johnson #HB Isabela Jimenez
Trevor Ehlerding
Michaela Fishel
Lucas Patterson
Parker Evans
Elianna Messer
Haley Leach
Nathan Young
Leah Emery
Victor Ailon Ortiz
Robert Bloom
Amelia Martin
Ziyah Walton
Gloria Dunlap
Horn
Peyton Harmon
Bass Clarinet
Mikiah Banks
Shaela Finnerty #
Euphonium Logan Hendrix # Emily Emery Dylan Coyle Tuba Alejandro Tepole # Brandon Reyes Galindo Izak Israel
Jemly Ambrocio Perez #
Tenor Saxophone
Percussion Dyson Hinsey # Daija Phillips Micah Rogers Declan McGrath Elijah Fitzpatrick Taylor Aven Trombone Cameron Harshaw Braxton Williams #HB Mykayle Bowie Aidan Kenny Rita Janssens Steven Higgins
Bassoon
Leah Bracknell # HB
Connor Asari
Sam Green #
Ryan Benjamin HB
Lincoln Scaggs
Charlie Robenalt
Bari Saxophone
Morgan Hoog
Aurora Williams
Layla Cato #
Joel Messer
Disaya Shipley
Wesley Anglin
Annette Flores
Alto Saxophone
Mia Dunlap
Mitchell Kessler # Jacob Culter
Oboe
Eileen Fortner
Madeline Walton #
Matthew Hardman
Sanaa Murdock
Maverick Barnette Clarinet
Trumpet
Erick Herrera
Cole Spradlin #
Jose Cruz # B
Mattea Johnson
Delaney Benjamin
Mallory Green B
Ariel Stephens
Jack Baker
Zach Burns HB CCJO
Melanie Kessler
Section Leader # Taps Bugler B OMEA D14 Honor Band HB Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra CCJO
A CAPPELLA CHOIR David Dendler, Director Angie McClellan, Assistant Director
Soprano 1 Kindall Benjamin Chrissy Farria # Anathelle Ladore Lesli Ruiz Rachel Sherwood # Daniel Steele # Kassia Williams # Soprano 2 Deauna Brooks Leah Bracknell ^ # + Ava Moore Kylie Rowen Addisyn Surgener Makaiya Washington Alto 1 Gloria Dunlap ^ # Rita Janssens # Madison Menifee # Ava Sharpshair Marielle Smith #
Alto 2 Josie Adkins Parris Ayers Valeria Campos-Teran Mallory Green Taylor Schaiper Je’kiyah Welch Tenor 1 Francis Done # Conner Hoskins ^ # Christian Meridy # Christian Rivera # Tenor 2 Dylan Coyle Robert Holmes Eric Isaacs Drew Dunlap #
Baritone Cole Spradlin ^# David Zuckerman Mikey Crawford Isaiah Dudley # Bass Timothy Marksch # Leo Schmahl DJ Hall Wesley Anglin # +
^ Section Leader # Vocal Chamber Ensemble + National Anthem Soloist
Directors
Kristen Brown has a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She is an active member of the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) where she has been Secretary/Treasurer, President, Honor Band Chair, All-State Band Chair, Professional Conference Clinician, and Adjudicator. She earned her National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in 2007. She received the honor of Princeton City Schools Educator of the Year in 2008. Through the Ohio Department of Education, she is a Resident Educator Mentor and a Master Teacher. In her 32nd year of teaching, she currently teaches Band in grades 6-12 at Princeton and is the 6-12 Music Department Head and Tri-M Advisor. Heather Hurley graduated from Miami University of Oxford, Ohio with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education. She has been teaching in the Princeton City School District since 2014. Prior to her employment at Princeton, she taught middle and high school band at Community Unit School District 300 in Algonquin, Illinois. Ms. Hurley currently teaches ZBCB (Zero Bell Concert Band), 7th Grade Band, PCMS General Music, assists with the PHS Bands and is an Assistant Director for the Pride of Princeton Marching Band. She was the recipient of the Princeton Board of Education Dream Keeper Award in 2017. She makes time for music outside of school, serving as an instrumentalist at Fairhaven Church in Centerville, Ohio. When she is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Sean, 6-year-old daughter, Braelynn, 4-year-old son, Carrick, and newborn son, Roàn. Andrew Fermier began his collegiate career as a Jazz Studies saxophone major at the University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music before transferring to the Ohio State University, graduating with a Bachelor of the Arts in Music. Mr. Fermier has studied saxophone from local legend and CCM faculty Rick VanMatre, as well as Columbus musicians Shawn Wallace, Pete Mills, and Capital University faculty member Dr. Michael Cox. This is Mr. Fermier’s second year in the Princeton City School District, having previously taught at Evendale Elementary School. Mr. Fermier began his musical journey as a 4th-grade trumpet player in the Philadelphia area. His family moved to Chicago while he was in middle school, and it is here that his passion for music really took off. While living in Chicago, a deep love of jazz was born and relationships were built with several key teachers who would prove to be lifelong musical mentors. Mr. Fermier has maintained a steady performing schedule over the years, beginning as a teenager, playing in small jazz groups, rock bands, horn-driven funk groups, large jazz ensembles, and continues to perform with a prominent Columbus-based fusion group. In his spare time, Mr. Fermier enjoys spending time with his wife, 3 boys, and dog.
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. David Dendler is in his 23rd year of teaching vocal music at Princeton; 36 total years in music education. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Vocal/ Piano Music Education from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. He is a composer/ arranger/ vocalist/ pianist who has been published in Plank Road Publishing's Music K-8 Magazine, General Music Today, and Music Educators Journal. Mr. Dendler has performed the National Anthem for the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cincinnati Cyclones. Mr. Dendler and his family live in Liberty Township. Angie McClellan graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, K-12. She completed her Master's Degree in Curriculum Design from Wright State University. Mrs. McClellan also attended Morehead State University from age 11-18 and studied piano privately under the direction of Jay Flippin and Dr. Lucretia Stetler. After graduating from Miami, Mrs. McClellan began teaching elementary music in the Princeton City School District at RELIS. Mrs. McClellan is married to the boy who lived across the street from her first piano teacher. Her son, Alec is a senior at Ohio University majoring in sports management. He is currently the student manager of the Men's Basketball team. Her daughter, Livia, is a junior at the University of Kentucky where she is majoring in Elementary Education. Mrs. McClellan owns her own piano studio in Loveland where she currently teaches 38 private students.
Thank You Music Boosters Our Individual and Family Sponsors
Current Individual and Family Memberships (last updated September 16, 2022) ✮ = 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 September 13, 2022) ✮ = Membership paid for 2022-2023 School Year = Princeton Alumni
Director ($100) Jess and Annie Anglin In Memory of Tucker Asari Gary and Kim Bracknell ✮ 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 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 ✮
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 September 13, 2022) ✮ = Membership paid for 2022-2023 School Year = Princeton Alumni
Patron ($50) Paul and Julia Allen Alexis Bayrak Rachel Bierkan✮ Steve and Gina Burg✮ 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✮ 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.
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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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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
Corporate Sponsors
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Upcoming Events
Matthews Auditorium 150 Viking Way Cincinnati, OH 45246 www.princetonschools.net
12/13/2022
7:00 PM
PCMS Holiday Band
Band 6, 7, 8, ZBCB
12/14/2022
7:00 PM
PCMS Holiday Choir
Choirs 6, 7, 8, Concert Choir
12/15/2022
7:00 PM
PCMS Holiday Orchestra
Orchestras 6, 7, 8, Concert Orchestra
12/17/2022
3:00 PM
Horns A Plenty
Horns
1/26/2023
7:00 PM
PHS Senior Solo Recital
Senior Class A Soloists
The Princeton Music Department would like to thank you for attending tonight's performance. Please remember to only use your devices to record memories. Please make sure the flash/sound is turned off.
Reward your favorite performer with a Star Gram in the lobby of Matthews before the show! Star Grams will be delivered to class. Available for $1.00
For additional information or to schedule a tour of Matthews Auditorium contact: Jason Hollowell Matthews Auditorium Manager jhollowell@vikingmail.org 513-864-1762 No food or drinks allowed in Auditorium