Providence School Fine Arts Department proudly presents Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6:30 PM
New Life Christian Fellowship
Providence School
Welcome and Prayer ................................................................................... Mr. Maerkl
CONCERT BAND
“Snowscape” .............................................................................. by Randall Standridge
“Pirate Kings from the East” (based on We Three Kings). ................................................. By John Henry Hopkins arr. Scott Watson
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” ...................................... by Hugh Martin/ arr. Ryan Nowlin
“Secret Agent Sugar Plum” .......................................................... by P.I. Tchaikovsky/ arr. Scott Watson
EXPLORATORY BAND
“Winter Medley ............................................................................................. arr. Henry
Scripture Reading ..................................... Luke 1:26-37 and Matthew 2:1-11 (NIV)
“Various Christmas Carols” ........................................................... Traditional Carols
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
“Sleigh Ride” .................................................................................. by Leroy Anderson/ arr. Mike Story
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” ....................................................... by Vince Guaraldi/ arr. Paul Murtha
“Deck The Halls”............................................................... Traditional/arr. Pinkazebra
WIND ENSEMBLE
“We Wish You a Klezmer Christmas” ..................................... arr. Lauren Bernofsky
“The Nutcracker Suite” (feat. Prov. Dance Students) ...................... by Tchaikovsky/ arr. Andrew Balent
Christmas Variants
(based on O Come, O Come, Emmanuel) ................................ arr. Elliot Del Borgo
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” ................................ by Dr. Seuss, Albert Hague
Eugene Poddany/arr. Larry Clark
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Jonathan Maerkl Director of Bands
Tradition! Just like the man in Fiddler on the Roof proclaims, the holiday season is full of meaningful traditions. We hope that attending the Providence School Band Christmas Concert is one of yours! And this year, we hope the music you hear will remind you of the many seasonal traditions that bring comfort and joy to your family.
We’ll be performing selections from A Charlie Brown Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas—beloved classics many of you watch together each year. Perhaps your family takes an annual trip to the ballet? You’ll hear favorite movements from The Nutcracker, complete with special appearances from our middle school dancers, as well as a fun reimagining called “Secret Agent Sugar Plum.”
Of course, no Christmas concert would be complete without timeless carols, presented here in both simple and extravagant arrangements. One of the most unique selections of the evening is “We Wish You a Klezmer Christmas,” which blends familiar holiday melodies with the lively style of traditional Eastern European Jewish music.
By the end of the night, we hope you’re on your feet with excitement—and filled with appreciation for all the traditions that make the holiday season so special.
Jonathan Maerkl Director of Bands,
Providence School of Jacksonville
“Play skillfully” – Psalm 33:3
Flute
Emily Ducusin
Maisey Fowler
Amelia Ray
Shelby Reedy
Leighton Thibeault
Clarinet
Mary Attia
Gabriel Cox
Addilyn Dodge
Colin Hastings
Sally Henley
Ellie Janssen
Taylor Grace Jones
Kelly Kretzman
Ethan Lowe
Claire Mack
Lucas Popwell
Jenna Pshichenko
Camille Sanders
Caroline Sherrill
Flute
Emily Carrothers
Savannah Means
Josh Riley
Clarinet
Luke Burnette
Mia Droogsma
Maria Fahdi
Cade Owens
Euphonium
Jonah Burdine
5TH GRADE EXPLORATORY BAND
Alto Saxophone
Jude Baird
Perla Fahdi
Blake Mitchell
Everett Ross
Trumpet
Darby Altenbach
Kason Ellis
Ariana Francois
Luke Hawkins
Hagan Haynes
Aidan Ireland
Noah Murphy
Jaxon Myers
Barrett Onorato
Joshua Sheldon
Henley Stancil
Hudson Stancil
Luke Stottman
CONCERT BAND
Alto Saxophone
Nathan Attia
Matthew Durden
Baritone Saxophone
Luke Norton
Trumpet
Lucas Ingram
Caroline Garner
Noah Riley
Horn
Anthony Piantone
Trombone
James Appler
Ethan Beulah
Jackson Bruner
James Chenkov
Cameron Humphrey
Colin Keefe
Levi Marsh
William Palmer
Finn Sermons
Arthur Sushinskiy
Percussion
Audrey Alfano
Bryant Crist
Maddie Gilliland
David Joyce
Della Theiss
Jari Trapp
CJ Wright
Trombone
Christian Hint
JJ Melesky
Tuba
Kenzie Miller
Percussion
Theodore Alston
Callen DeValerio
Eli Mann
Carter Scott
*denotes graduating Senior, + denotes 2025-2026 Duval/Nassau Honor Band Member
WIND ENSEMBLE
Flute and Piccolo
Gabby Lopes+
Flute
Olivia Rogina
Clarinet
Gavin Cox*+
Breezy Jackson
Jave Jocelin+
Bass Clarinet
Gracie Cox
Alto Saxophone
Stella Vizzini+
Alto Saxophone
Stella Vizzini+
Jave Jocelin+
Breezy Jackson
Nathan Attia
Luke Burnette
Tenor Saxophone
Jeddah Allen+
Cade Owens
Mia Droogsma
Baritone Saxophone
Matthew Durden
Luke Norton
Lily Coffey
Maddie Dosen
Callie Kwartler
Tenor Saxophone
Jeddah Allen+
Baritone Saxophone
Warren Garner
Trumpet
Everett Eggen+
Noah Yokitis+
Grayson Boll
Horn
Gizé Leighton+
Trombone
Lucas Ghali+
Bianca Solano*+
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Trombones
Bianca Solano*+
Lucas Ghali+
Elizabeth Hint
Christian Hint
Maya Rosado
Trumpets
Everett Eggen+
Gizé Leighton+
Noah Yokitis+
Grayson Boll
Jonah Burdine
Noah Riley
PROVIDENCE DANCE STUDENTS
Leighton Moore
Lala Philippe
Shiloh Reed
Euphonium
Grayson Boll
Maya Rosado
Tuba
Elijah Shaw
Percussion
Farrah Ansart
Haley Pacacha+
Robby Rivera+
Micah Trapp
Eli Vogelsang
Piano
Scott Giddens (Guest Artist)
Bass
Robby Rivera+
Drum Set/Percussion
Haley Pacacha+
Farrah Ansart
Anniston Riber
Anna Ringer
Brielle Wilson
*denotes graduating Senior, + denotes 2025-2026 Duval/Nassau Honor Band Member
STAFF FOR “TRADITIONS”
The Band Department would like to thank the following people for all they have done to make this night a success. First, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for without his love and help, none of this would be possible.
Band Director ........................................................................................... Jonathan Maerkl
Sound Technician Stephen Maynard
Technical Director ............................................................................................. Bill Gamble
Camera Operators Chapel Leadership Team
Marketing/Graphic Design Melodee Nobles
SPECIAL THANKS
A special thank you to New Life Christian Fellowship for their support and use of this beautiful facility. And a special thank you to the entire faculty and staff of Providence School for supporting the arts at Providence School. Thank you to the parents and grandparents of our students who have supported us throughout the year. Merry Christmas!
Founders Bishop Paul & Sharon Zink School Board
Rick Jones, Kathryn Fonville, Ken Jefferson, Jimmy Johns, Ginger Soud, Sarah Andres, Lenny Wright, Paul Zink II
New Life Pastor ............................................................ Pastor Paul & Wendy Zink
Head of School ........................................................................... Dr. Tim Anderson
Providence Administration .................................... .Lori Benson, Dr. Cary Brown, Tom Cantrell, Dr. Blair Chambers, Becky Grant, Michael Gray, DeShuan Mills, Melodee Nobles, William Perry, Ron Pompeo
Jessi Ray, Robyn Reeves, Dr. Joy Robertson, Erin Schweitzer
