'22/'23 VCE Showcase

THE PRINCETON MUSIC DEPARTMENT

proudly presents

"Movies" SHOWCASE 2023 Matthews Auditorium I March 30, 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.

VCE “Movies” SHOWCASE

“Come Alive”............................................................................Pasek/Paul From the movie “The Greatest Showman” Vocal Chamber Ensemble “Part of Your World”…………………………...........…….…………..……Alan Menken From the movie “The Little Mermaid” ~ Vocal solo by Leah Bracknell “Thank You for the Music”.......................................Andersson/Ulvaeus Vocal solo by Gloria Dunlap “Golden Slumbers/Carry the Weight”.............................Paul McCartney Vocal solo by Christian Rivera “Singing in the Rain”............................................................Freed/Brown From the movie “Singing in the Rain” Vocal Chamber Ensemble “Don’t Rain on My Parade”..................................................Styne/Merrill From the movie “Don’t Rain on My Parade” ~ Vocal solo by Chrissy Farria “Almost There”................................................................Randy Newman From the movie “The Princess and the Frog” ~ Vocal solo by Marielle Smith “When Will My Life Begin”................................................Menken/Slater From the movie “Tangled” ~ Vocal solo by Rachel Sherwood “Footloose”...................................................................Pitchford/Loggins From the movie “Footloose” Vocal Chamber Ensemble

Vocal Chamber Ensemble David Dendler, Director

WESLEY ANGLIN Bass, Sophomore, year 1 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, National Anthem Soloist, Key Club, Student Council, ASL Club, Academic Quiz Team, Spring Musical, Boy Scouts of America & Phi Lambda Pi Favorite thing about VCE: When our group voices fit together, when everyone knows their part and we sound unified.

LEAH BRACKNELL Soprano, Senior, year 2 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Soprano Section Leader, National Anthem Soloist, Symphonic Band, Pride of Princeton Marching Band Drum Major, Jazz Ensemble, 7 Spring Musicals (most recent “Cinderella” and “Bye, Bye Birdie,”) Varsity Girls Tennis, Academic Quiz Team, Thespian Troupe, Key Club, National Honor Society, and Tri-M Music Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Performer at Kings Island and various community theater productions.

Favorite thing about VCE: My favorite thing about VCE is the Showcase, Christmas events and how it feels like we’re a big family.

Vocal Chamber Ensemble David Dendler, Director

FRANCIS DONE Tenor, Junior, year 2 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Track, Spring Musical “Cinderella,” NJROTC Air Rifle Team, PT, Church Choir, Youth Group, Media/Camera Crew Favorite thing about VCE: Having time with the VCE family and dancing. I love everyone in this group.

ISAIAH DUDLEY Bass, Sophomore, year 1 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Thespian Troupe, Student Council President, E.P.I.C., Hope Squad, DECA, cast member of “30 Minute Shakespeare, Spring Musical “Bye, Bye Birdie,” Student Director of “Clue, and currently in the cast of “Cinderella,” and a member of the Cincinnati Black Theater Company.

Favorite thing about VCE: I love how Mr. Dendler has high standards for us so it pushes us to do and be better. I also like being able to sing and dance, two of my favorite things.

Vocal Chamber Ensemble David Dendler, Director

DREW DUNLAP Tenor, Sophomore, year 1 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Varsity Cross Country, Tennis, Scarlet Band, Marching Band, former member of orchestra.

Favorite thing about VCE: The special events we’ve gotten to sing at like Christmas on the Loop.

GLORIA DUNLAP Alto, Senior, year 2 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Student Council, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Key Club, National Honor Society, VIKINGS, Princeton’s Young Life, and Phi Lamda Pi Teen Service Group.

Favorite thing about VCE: My favorite thing about VCE is the amazing people I get to call family. The fact that we can come together and unit our voices in song and dance is something I will forever cherish having the opportunity to do.

Vocal Chamber Ensemble David Dendler, Director

CHRISSY FARRIA Soprano, Sophomore, year 1 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, PHS Theater and Thespian Troupe, History Club, and community theater.

Favorite thing about VCE: That moment when we sing the full song together, and it sounds perfect.

CONNER HOSKINS Tenor, Senior, 3 years in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Chess Club, Lacrosse, NJROTC, Key Club Favorite thing about VCE: My favorite thing about VCE is the family environment we all feel and the friends that it brings me.

Vocal Chamber Ensemble David Dendler, Director

RITA JANSSENS Alto, Junior, year 1 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Symphonic Band, Pride of Princeton Marching Band, G.E.M.S., Pit Orchestra for “Bye, Bye Birdie,” Coach and swimmer for Springdale Sailfish.

Favorite thing about VCE: I love the energy that we have created in VCE. Creating new and different relationships when people who have one thing in common, the love of singing.

TIMOTHY MARKSCH Bass, Senior, year 1 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Swim Team, Water Polo, Captain of Chess Team.

Favorite thing about VCE: My favorite thing about VCE is the bond and sense of community, just like a sports team or something.

Vocal Chamber Ensemble David Dendler, Director

MADISON MENIFEE Alto, Junior, year 1 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Drill Team, Student Council, Track Team, Band, Musical, Guild Girls and Praise Dance Team for church, four church plays.

Favorite thing about VCE: My favorite thing about VCE is of course singing and then of course singing with people I enjoy hanging out with.

CHRISTIAN MERIDY Tenor, Sophomore, 1 year in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Thespian Troupe, PHS Productions of “Cinderella,” “CLUE,” “Bye, Bye Birdie,” E.P.I.C., Student Council, ASAL Club, Church Ministries.

Favorite thing about VCE: Spending time with my friends and doing something that I love.

Vocal Chamber Ensemble David Dendler, Director

CHRISTIAN RIVERA Tenor, Sophomore, year 1 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Marching Band, PHS musicals.

Favorite thing about VCE: My favorite thing about VCE is the fun music that we sing. I also like that we go to perform out of school a lot.

RACHEL SHERWOOD Soprano, Senior, year 2 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Symphonic Orchestra, Class of 2023 Secretary for Student Council, Tri-M Music Honor Society, National Honors Society, Youth Built Change Research Program.

Favorite thing about VCE: I love being a part of a group where everyone loves to sing. It’s fun to get closer with my friends while doing what I love. Both the vocal and dance rehearsals are something I always look forward to.

Vocal Chamber Ensemble David Dendler, Director

MARIELLE SMITH Alto, Senior, year 1 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Vice President of E.P.I.C., PHS productions of “Cinderella” and “Bye, Bye Birdie,” Co-host of “Viking Voice,” church ministries, enjoys playing guitar and singing for community events.

Favorite thing about VCE: My favorite thing about VCE is being able to sing for our Princeton Community with my friends.

COLE SPRADLIN Bass, Junior, year 1 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Symphonic Band, Pit Orchestra, Concert Band, Viking Voices Men’s Choir, PHS Swim Team, PHS Boys Water Polo, ASL Club, Springdale Sailfish (Swim Team) Favorite thing about VCE: My favorite thing about VCE is how we can pick up music quickly and improve everytime we sing the songs.

Vocal Chamber Ensemble David Dendler, Director

DANIEL STEELE Soprano, Junior, year 1 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, Tennis, GSA, PHS Productions of “Bye, Bye Birdie,” “CLUE,” and “Cinderella,” playing in a band with friends.

Favorite thing about VCE: The challenge and the strong bonds between everyone.

KASSIA WILLIAMS Soprano, Senior, year 1 in VCE Activities: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, A Cappella Choir, OrchestraLacrosse, Cheer, PHS Productions of “The Wizard of Oz,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” and “Cinderella,” Favorite thing about VCE: My favorite thing about VCE is meeting new people and growing a bond with all of them. VCE is like a family and I am not ready to have to say goodbye to these amazing friends.

Director 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.

KARIE-LEE SUTHERLAND, Choreographer Karie-Lee Sutherland has worked professionally in the entertainment field for over 20 years. As a singer/dancer, she toured the world performing for the DOD-USO and is a veteran of live shows at Kings Island. She has also worked for King’s Productions, where she wrote and directed touring shows for Yogi Bear, Scooby Doo, and the Flintstones. She was a Broadcast major at UC’s Conservatory of Music, and has received several Orchid Awards, as well as a State Octafest Award for choreography.

Karie-Lee has worked as an actor, director and choreographer for various theater companies in the Cincinnati area, including Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, Showboat Majestic, LaComedia Dinner, Theater, and Educational Outreach Shows for Cincinnati’s Playhouse in the Park. Favorite Regional Theater roles include Morticia in The Addams Family, Tanya in Mamma Mia, Miss Santra in All Shook Up, and Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray. She has attended Broadway Teachers’ Workshop in NYC, where she took classes in dance, actor’s movement and direction with instructors from the Broadway productions of Newsies, War Horse, and Tony Award winning director John Rando, and is Part-time Faculty at Miami University where she teaches Musical Theater Dance. Karie-Lee is very proud to be a part of the CCM Preparatory Department Theater Arts Division faculty.

Thank You Music Boosters Our Individual and Family Sponsors

Current Individual and Family Memberships (last updated March 17, 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✮ Jennifer & Fabian Schmahl✮ 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 17, 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 17, 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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