THE PRINCETON MUSIC DEPARTMENT
proudly presents
Princeton High School
WINTER
Band Concert
Matthews Auditorium I February 28, 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.
Scarlet & Gray Combined Bands Mr. Kyle Phillips, Director Mrs. Heather Hurley and Mr. Andrew Fermier, Assistant Directors
Above The Clouds……...........................................................................................…………………Bernotas The Knight’s Creed……..............................................................................................……………….Buckley Insignia…………………….................................................................................................……………O’Loughlin
Symphonic Band Mrs. Kristen Brown, Director Mrs. Heather Hurley and Mr. Andrew Fermier, Assistant Directors Marche Des Parachutistes Belges (March of the Belgian Paratroopers)............................. by Pierre Leemans, arranged by Charles A. Wiley Symphonic No. 3 “Fiesta” ......................................................................................by Clifton Williams Fanfare Forza .........................................................................................................by Brian Balmages
The PHS Symphonic Band performs in the OMEA District Large Group Contest on Friday, March 10, 2023, At Princeton High School at 4:30 p.m. The performance is free and open to the public, however, OMEA does not allow photos or recordings of any kind.
Gray Band Mr. Kyle Phillips, Director Mrs. Heather Hurley and Mr. Andrew Fermier, Assistant Directors
Flute
Tenor Saxophone
Helen Aguilar-Hernandez
Hunter Bloom
Yudit Aguilar-Mejia
Cole Heaton
Euphonium Cameron Logan Beverly Moudoungou
Jennifer Barrera-Mendoza Jayla Bradshaw
Baritone Saxophone
Sarai Diaz-Lopez
Dominic Cruz Galan
Gitsell Lopez Granados Marely Trejo
Trumpet Isaias Aguilar Mejia
Clarinet
Josh Carter
Kaylen Cantlope
Cortez Fairbanks
Majreona Davis
Seth Finnerty
Anilah Mixon
Joseph Hughes
Jaydon Thompson
Olivia Kenny
Keyver Triqueros-Berduo
Violet Norris
Deny Sanches-Escalante
Tyler Tracey Jacob White
Alto Saxophone Barry Anderson
Trombone
Ethan Arreguin
Shyloh Crutcher
Naudia Ingram
Stanley Darko-Boateng
Cristobal Parrales Carreno
Walfre Perez
Khalil Proctor Dylan Smith Devine Thomas
Tuba Kollen Rodriquez
Scarlet Band Mr. Todd Leonhardt, Director Mrs. Heather Hurley and Mr. Andrew Fermier, Assistant Directors
Flute
Tenor Saxophone
Alexander Bonilla-Lopez
Layla Frazier
Alexandra Fite-Clements
Grace Perkins
Nayley Garcia-Mendez
Morrison Roza
French Horn Andrew Dunlap Kemari’ah Gerton Jayson Thompson
Tiara Greer Sydney Hillman Emily Oliveros-Coria Hanna Rivera Asia Whipple
Trombone Jonathan Reyes-Martinez Marcus Redman Oscar Sandy Myel Whitener Katelyn Tracey Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet Clarinet
Caleb Irwin
Alyssa Burg
William Lankford
Kelly Debrah
John Sandoval
Lincoln Huggins
Max Schutte
Sienna King
Camden Spence
Gabriela Rosen
Sean Stephens
Gabrielle Shaw
Xavier Terrell
Je’kiyah Welch
Avery Walton Mark Whitener
Alto Saxophone
Payton Wilson
Irma Garcia
Collin Zanders
Ria Henry Kaitlyn Higgins Darien Jackson Scott Lawson Jahir Sanchez
Euphonium Sam Mitchell Raymond Richard Percussion Amir Chapman Andrew Fishel Tucker Harmon Saniah James Isabella Jansenns Danica Nutter Brooklyn Robinson-Cofer David Sessinou Maximus Sewall Zel Sparks
Symphonic Band Mrs. Kristen Brown, Director Mrs. Heather Hurley and Mr. Andrew Fermier, Assistant Directors
Piccolo
Clairnet
Emily Johnson
Cole Spradlin # S&E T
Flute
Jack Baker
Emily Johnson #HB S&E T Michaela Fishel S&E T Elianna Messer S&E T Leah Emery S&E T Amelia Martin T Gloria Dunlap T Peyton Harmon S&E T Disaya Shipley Annette Flores Mikiah Banks Mia Dunlap Oboe Madeline Walton # S&E T
Delaney Benjamin T Trumpet Melanie Kessler T Jose Cruz # B S&E T Isabela Jimenez Mallory Green B X S&E T Jaylynn Chun-Domingo Zach Burns HB CCJO S&E T Nicholas Brandt S&E T Daisy Raymundo Cruz Carson McDaniel T Lucas Patterson Parker Evans Haley Leach Jack McDaniel T Jazmin White Nathan Young Victor Ailon Ortiz Robert Bloom Ziyah Walton Trevor Ehlerding Bass Clarinet Shaela Finnerty # Alto Saxophone
Sanaa Murdock S&E T
Mitchell Kessler # S&E T
Bassoon
Eileen Fortner T
Sam Green # S&E T Charlie Robenalt T Aurora Williams
Bari Saxophone Layla Cato #
Jacob Culter S&E T Matthew Hardman S&E T Tenor Saxophone Leah Bracknell # HB SSR S&E T Ryan Benjamin HB S&E T
Symphonic Band Continued
Horn Jemly Ambrocio Perez # S&E T Wesley Anglin T Daija Phillips
Euphonium
Declan McGrath
Logan Hendrix # Emily Emery
Trombone
Dylan Coyle S&E T
Braxton Williams #HB Aidan Kenny
Tuba
Steven Higgins
Brandon Reyes Galindo #
Connor Asari
Alejandro Tepole
Lincoln Scaggs
Izak Israel
Percussion Rita Janssens # Mykayle Bowie Micah Rogers Elijah Fitzpatrick Cameron Harshaw Dyson Hinsey Taylor Aven
Morgan Hoog Joel Messer Maverick Barnette Ariel Stephens S&E T Erick Herrera S&E T Mattea Johnson S&E T
Section Leader # Taps Bugler B OMEA D14 Honor Band HB Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra CCJO Xavier University Honor Band X Senior Solo Recital SSR Solo and Ensemble Participation S&E Tri-M Member T
Directors Kyle Phillips is currently in his thirteenth year of teaching, with the last ten spent at Princeton City Schools. Mr. Phillips received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Miami University in 2010 and is currently completing coursework to earn his Masters of Music Education degree, also from Miami University. Currently, Mr. Phillips teaches Jazz 7, Jazz 8, Jazz Lab, Band 6, General Music, Gray Band, Basketball Band, and is the director of the Pride of Princeton Marching Band. In addition to teaching at Princeton, he is a member of the trumpet section in the Southwest Ohio Symphonic Band. In his spare time, Mr. Phillips enjoys cooking, spending time with his nieces and nephews, and exploring Cincinnati.
Todd Leonhardt has enjoyed twenty-seven years as a music educator. Before he joined the Princeton Team of music educators, he spent eleven years in the Fairfield City School District. Mr. Leonhardt earned his Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Akron and his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Miami University, Oxford. His current teaching responsibilities include Jazz Ensemble, Scarlet Band, Band 6, Band 7, and Band 8. He was the recipient of the Princeton Board of Education Dream Keeper Award in 2017. Mr. Leonhardt enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He is blessed to have a family that all share in the passion of making music. Mr. Leonhardt and his wife co-direct a community steel drum band named Divine Steel. 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.
Directors 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.
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.
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 ✮ 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 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✮ 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 Rodgers + Hammerstein's
Cinderella Thursday, April 27 . Friday, April 28. Saturday, April 29. Show Time: 7:00 p.m. Saturday Matinee at 12:00 p.m.
Corporate Sponsors Princeton, Sharonville, Forest Park and Sevil Hills Proud Sponsor of Princeton Music
Upcoming Events
Matthews Auditorium 150 Viking Way Cincinnati, OH 45246 www.princetonschools.net
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7:00 PM
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PCMS Winter Band
Band 6, 7, 8, CB
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7:00 PM
PHS Winter Orchestra
Symphonic, Scarlet,Gray Orchestras
3/19/2023
12:00-5:00pm
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All
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7:00 PM
PCMS Winter Orchestra
Orchestra 6, 7, 8, CO
3/30/2023
7:00 PM
VCE Showcase
VCE
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