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Music Accolades 2022-2023
CYJO (Cincinnati Youth Jazz Orchestra)
Zach Burns, Trumpet
OMEA D14 HS Symphonic Band
Leah Bracknell, tenor saxophone
Zach Burns, trumpet
OMEA D14 HS Concert Band
Ryan Benjamin, tenor saxophone
Emily Johnson, flute
Braxton Williams, trombone
Xavier University Honor Band
Mallory Green, trumpet
OMEA D14 7th Grade Honor Band
Quinn Baker, tenor Saxophone
Adelynn Bailey, trumpet
Elias Banks-Hills, tuba
Nina Brooksbank, flute
Adit Chiplonker, percussion
Raymond De La Cruz, baritone
Gabrielle Dietrich, flute
Finn Farwell, trombone
Trevor Head, trombone
Consuela Jimenez, trumpet
Tony Vasquez Lopez, clarinet
Samantha Young, flute
OMEA D14 8th Grade Honor Band
Travis Anglin, clarinet
Henry Baker, trombone
Wilmer Funes-Cucum, trumpet
Adrian Gordy, percussion
Axel Ruiz Mondragon, horn
Erin Schutte, oboe
Sergio Ventura, alto saxophone
Austin Young, tenor saxophone
OMEA D14 JH Honor Orchestra
Tommy Anderson, bass
Elijanah Ashe, violin
Eva Casto, cello
Jackson Hart, viola
Jameson Holloway, violin
Maurice Holloway, cello
OMEA D14 JH Honor Choir
Myrka Bautista
Jayden Davis
Corwin Darrah
Nyomi Gregory
Natalie Little
Shelby Tucker
Senior Solo Recital-Class A Solo at OMEA S & E
Jacqueline Alonso, viola
Kindall Benjamin, mezzo soprano
Kindall Benjamin, double bass
Leah Bracknell, mezzo soprano
Leah Bracknell, alto saxophone
Marissa Broeders, violin
Nakeya Doughman, violin
Nhu Le, violin
Marielle Smith, mezzo soprano
Amanda Tuloss, violin
Amanda Tuloss, piano
2022 Best Communities for Music Education
2021-2022 Tri-M Chapter of the Year-Ohio
MFA Advocacy in Action Award: Engagement, Recruitment, and Retention
Pride of Princeton Marching Band, Kyle Phillips Director
MFA Advocacy in Action Award: Engagement, Recruitment, and Retention
Princeton City Schools, Choose Music, Kristen Brown Coordinator
OMEA Outstanding Music Support Group Award 2023: Princeton Music Boosters
Princeton was named Best Communities for Music Education again, for 2022!We were also named the Tri-M Chapter of the Year for Ohio!
CSYO: Philharmonic
Mary Kimble, horn
Kindall Benjamin, Double Bass
CSYO: Nouveau
Kindall Benjamin, Double Bass
CSYO: Concert Orchestra
Nhu Le, violin
Butler Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Lara Goodall, Violin
CYJO (Cincinnati Youth Jazz Orchestra)
Zach Burns
Mallory Green
SWRO
Mary Kimble, horn
Nakeya Doughman, violin
Lara Goodall, violin
OMEA All-State Orchestra
Mary Kimble
OMEA D14 HS Symphonic Band
Emily Johnson, flute
Leah Bracknell, tenor saxophone
OMEA D14 HS Concert Band
Ryan Benjamin, tenor saxophone
Wesley Anglin, horn
Zach Burns, trumpet
Braxton Williams, trombone
OMEA D14 7th Grade Honor Band
Travis Anglin, clarinet
Henry Baker, trombone
Alyssa Derden, flute
Aidan Hodge, french horn
Austin Young, tenor saxophone
OMEA D14 8th Grade Honor Band
Shaela Finnerty, bass clarinet
Olivia Kenny, trumpet
Sanaa Murdock, oboe
Lucas Patterson, clarinet
Lincoln Scaggs, trombone
Interlochen Music Camp- Summer 2021
Mary Kimble, french horn
OMEA D14 JH Honor Orchestra
Eva Casto, Cello
Aubrie Cole, Violin
Paytyn DePeel, Violin
Lillian Edmiston, Violin
Jameson Holloway, Violin
Maurice Holloway, Cello
Eleanor Jacobs, Violin
Katelynn Jones, Violin
Victoria Smith, Violin
Kiyah Toler, Viola
Sam Van Buren, Double Bass
Lilian Walton, Viola
Benedict Yeboah
OMEA D14 JH Honor Choir
Barry Anderson
Peytyn DePeel
Lilly Edmiston
Leah Emery
Cameron Logan
Cameron Moyer
Tatianna Mull
Izzy Stranic
Benedict Yeboah
Senior Solo Recital-Class A Solo at OMEA S & E
Mary Kimble, horn
Brandon Rengering, tenor saxophone
Yeimi Bartolon Perez, flute
Abbigail Emery, trumpet
Ian Wisecup, Bass
Connor Curran, Tenor
Gabrielle Fishel, violin
Corbin Hutchins, violin
Pride of Princeton Marching Band- Cincinnati Sports Awards
“Best Band- Fan Favorite” 2021
OMEA South West Region State Orchestra Adjudicated Event 2022
PHS Symphonic Orchestra earned a Superior Rating (I)
OMEA District 12 High School Large Group Adjudicated Event 2022
PHS Symphonic Band earned an Excellent Rating (II)
For the sixth consecutive year, Princeton City School District has been named a 2021 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.
The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, students, administrators, parents, and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded educational experience.
“I am very proud that our outstanding music community has once again been honored with this national recognition,” said Tom Burton, superintendent. “This is evidence of our district’s commitment to fine arts and specifically music education as we recognize its impact on the social-emotional benefits for the whole child. The Princeton Music Department consistently demonstrates to our students what it means to pursue excellence in all they do and continues to empower each student with skills that lead to life success.”
To qualify for this designation, districts must complete a 50-page application that examines various data about music education within the district, including programs, funding, and enrollment.
“It is gratifying that Princeton is recognized worldwide for the outstanding quality of our music program,” stated Ron Bollmer, principal at Princeton High School. “It is an honor well-deserved and well-earned; our music department continues to go above and beyond in providing an excellent experience for all students. The positive effect on our students is invaluable - not only in the music room, but in all classrooms, as well as life outside of school.”
“To be able to be a Best Community for Music Education six years in a row is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teachers and students and their love for their craft,” said Kristen Brown, music department chair, who teaches music and band for grades 6-12.
“The Princeton music program is a family,” explains Brown. “Students are able to find creative outlets to express and inspire themselves while making lifelong friendships and memories. The confidence, problem-solving, perseverance, dedication, and accountability our students learn in our programs that provide the #vikingdiff, which is a lifelong advantage that beings in our elementary schools.”
For more information about the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation or Best Communities for Music Education designation, please visit https://www.namm.org. For more information about the Princeton Music Department, please visit the district website www.princetonschools.net/princetonmusic.
2020-2021 School Year
For the fifth consecutive year, Princeton City Schools has been nationally recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.“This recognition is further evidence of our district’s commitment to the arts. Our school district community consistently demonstrates support for music education and recognizes its impact on the social-emotional benefits for holistic well-being,” said Tom Burton, district superintendent. “Our students are continuing to practice and play their instruments to fine-tune their craft during this at-home instructional period.”It is the eighth time Princeton has been named Best Communities for Music Education, since the inception of the award in 1999. To celebrate, Princeton music teachers are inviting the community to “Play on Your Porch.”On Wednesday, April 22, at 2:00 p.m. the Princeton Music Department has asked current students, alumni, and districtwide neighbors to “Play on Your Porch” as a sign of unity and inspiration to the community. The department is requesting everyone to play the school fight song, “Go Princeton Go!” Recordings of the “Play on Your Porch” event will be compiled into a video to share at upcoming events and on social media outlets. The sheet music and more information can be found at www.princetonschools.net/princetonmusic.The “Play on Your Porch” movement encourages families and community members to be creative and participate in music, while spring concerts are on hiatus.“The Princeton music program is a family,” states Kristen Brown, music department chair, who teaches music and band for grades 6-12. “Students are able to find things that inspire them and make lifelong friends and lifelong memories. Princeton empowers students for college, career, and life success through music education by fostering creativity, confidence, problem-solving, perseverance, collaboration, dedication, and accountability. Those are the things that make a #vikingdiff.”“It is gratifying that Princeton is recognized worldwide for the outstanding quality of our music program,” stated Ron Bollmer, principal at Princeton High School. “It is an honor well-deserved and well-earned; our music department continues to go above and beyond in providing an excellent experience for all students. The positive effect on our students is invaluable - not only in the music room but in all classrooms, as well as life outside of school.”The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Princeton submitted a detailed application, including information about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, and support for the music programs.School Year 2018-2019
Best Communities for Music Education Award (NAMM)-Princeton City Schools
https://www.nammfoundation.org/articles/bcme-2019-districts
Music For All- Advocacy in Action Gold Award: Princeton City Schools for “Private Lesson Scholarships” https://advocacy.musicforall.org/2019-winners/
John Philip Sousa Band Award: Stephen Holley
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Stephen Holley
National School Choral Award: Julia Kufeldt
National School Choral Award: Tyler Chang
National School Orchestra Award: Julia Kufeldt
National Association for Music Education-Tri-M Recognition of Excellence
Julia Kufeldt
CSYO: Philharmonic
Lileth Stricklin- Violin
CSYO: Concert Orchestra
Meg Sams- Viola
Noah Torlop- Viola
Nathan Rengering-Horn
CSYO: Nouveau Chamber Players
Lileth Stricklin, violin
Noah Torlop, viola
Cincinnati Junior Strings
Kindall Benjamin, Bass
Nhu Le, Violin
CYWE (Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble)
Maria Leonhardt, clarinet
Nathan Rengering, clarinet
CYSB (Cincinnati Youth Symphonic Band)
Brandon Rengering, tenor sax
Junior CYWE
Leah Bracknell, alto sax
CYJO (Cincinnati Youth Jazz Orchestra)
Taylor Hoog, bass
SWRO
Lileth Stricklin
Olivia Claussen
Taylor Hoog
OMEA D14 HS Symphonic Band
Maria Leonhardt, clarinet
Ben Leonhardt, tenor sax
Brandon Rengering, tenor sax
Stephen Holley, bari sax
Mary Kimble, horn
Jacob Deubell, trombone
OMEA D14 HS Concert Band
Nolan Gardner, bassoon
Josh Kinney, alto saxophone
Tommy Burton, alto sax
Ryan Bisel, trumpet
Jacob Kinney, trombone
Xavier University Honor Band
Yael Aparicio, trumpet
Ryan Bisel, trumpet
Brett Doss, trumpet
Elizabeth Gandert, oboe
Mary Kimble, horn
Michael Morgan, horn
Nathan Rengering, horn
OMEA D14 7th Grade Honor Band
Logan Hendrix, Baritone
Layla Cato, Baritone Saxophone
Emily Johnson, flute
Jemly Ambrocio, horn
Ryan Benjamin, tenor saxophone
Grace Perkins, tenor saxophone
Morgan Hoog, trombone
OMEA D14 8th Grade Honor Band
James Jantzen, percussion
Leah Bracknell, tenor saxophone
Stephen Higgins, trombone
Mauricio Gutierrez, tuba
OMEA D14 JH Honor Orchestra
Marissa Broeders, violin
James Jansen, percussion
Marie Nzale, viola
Cassie Robins, violin
James Thompson, double bass
Michael Cucum-Velasquez, violin
Ariana Watson, cello
OMEA D14 JH Honor Choir
Kindall Benjamin
Leah Bracknell
Lauren Burns
Francis Done
Gloria Dunlap
Mi’kel Gamble-Roscoe
Bryee Good
Rita Janssens
Griffin Mahr
Sydney Meacham
Kitryah Mitchell Israel
Duain Robinson
Rachel Sherwood
Addisyn Surgener
Christian Sprinkle
Emily Steele
Trinity Steele
Kassia Williams
Senior Solo Recital-Class A Solo at OMEA S & E
Jillian Betz, Soprano
Olivia Clausen, Violin
Elizabeth Gandert, Oboe
Stephanie Garcia, Violin
Hannah Goodall, Soprano
Stephen Holley, Baritone Saxophone
Megan Kowal, Mezzo-Soprano
Julia Kufeldt, Viola
Julia Kufeldt, Piano
Ben Leonhardt, Tenor Sax
Jessie McClure, Mezzo-Soprano
Nicholas Wallace, Violin
OMEA D14 Junior High Honor Jazz
Leah Bracknell, tenor sax
Grace Perkins, tenor sax
Andrew Edrington, bari sax
Jack McDaniel, trumpet
Carson McDaniel, trumpet
Parker Evans, trumpet
Aidan Kenny, trombone
Morgan Hoog, trombone
Steven Higgins, trombone
Carly Nagel, bass
James Janzen, percussion
OMEA D14 High School Honor Jazz Ensemble II
Nathan Rengering, trumpetAmari Mathis, trumpet
Kyle McDaniel, trombone
Carter Logsdon, trombone
Kei Mott, guitar
Eric Moorman, bass
OMEA D14 High School Honor Jazz Ensemble I
Josh Kinney, alto saxStephen Holley, bari sax
Ryan Bisel, trumpet
Mary Kimble, trumpet
Jacob Deubell, trombone
Taylor Hoog, bass
Cincinnati Jazz Academy- Summer 2018
Aiden Kenny- PCMS
Ariel Stephens- PCMS
Carson McDaniel- PCMS
Jack McDaniel- PCMS
James Janzen- PCMS
Kindall Benjamin- PCMS
Layla Frazier- PCMS
Leah Bracknell- PCMS
Brandon Rengering- PHS
Carter Logsdon- PHS
Derek Douglas- PHS
Ian Stanger- PHS
Jacob Deubell- PHS
Mary Kimble- PHS
Tommy Burton- PHS
Ty Carter- PHS
Kemen Norman- PHS
Spring 2017 Awards:
John Philip Sousa Band Award: Michael Mendoza
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Jesse Kufeldt
National School Choral Award: Hannah Julian
National School Choral Award: Chet Goodall
National School Orchestra Award: Mackenzie Freese
Semper Fidelis Music Award: Rachel Moorman-Minton
Overture Awards: Cincinnati Arts Association
Jonathan Kutcher, Regional Competition, Theater
Bryce Kessler, Regional Competition, Instrumental Music, Cello
CSYO: Concert Orchestra
Julia Kufeldt, viola
Jesse Kufeldt, trumpet
Noah Torlop, viola
CSYO: Nouveau Chamber Players
Lileth Stricklin, violin
SWRO
Bryce Kessler, cello
Nathan Rengering, horn
OMEA D14 HS Symphonic Band
Asa Jaymes, bassoon
Simon Jansen, bass trombone
Dana Schriever, horn
Jacob Deubell, trombone
Ben Leonhardt, tenor sax
OMEA D14 HS Concert Band
Nathan Rengering, horn
Nancy Bartolon, clarinet
Ashlyn Reminga, clarinet
Daniel Lojinger, bassoon
Xavier University Honor Band
Garrett Lewis-Thomas, clarinet
Elizabeth Gandert, oboe
Asa Jaymes, bassoon
Nathan Rengering, horn
Dana Schriever, horn
OMEA D14 7th Grade Honor Band
Molly Cannon, clarinet
Nicholas Caracci, alto saxophone
Tommy Burton, alto saxophone
Brandon Rengering, tenor saxophone
Brett Doss, trumpet
Abbigail Emery, trumpet
Mary Kimble, French Horn
Jake Kinney, trombone
OMEA D14 8th Grade Honor Band
Ryan Bisel, trumpet
Jasmin Garcia, flute
Josh Kinney, alto saxophone
Michael Maley, tenor saxophone
Kyle McDaniel, trombone
Michael Morgan,french Horn
Fred Stevens, trombone
OMEA D14 JH Honor Orchestra:
Annette Stricklin, 1st Violin
Madeline Sherwood, 2nd Violin
Andrea George, Viola
Jimmy Moores, Cello
Jacob McGregor, Bass
Michael Morgan, horn
Fred Stevens, trombone
OMEA JH Honor Choir
Jerica Fitzgerald
Sydney Mahr
Rylee Meyer
Regan Winters
Aidan Morgenroth
Ian Wisecup
David Thompson
Justin Fierro
Taylor Helton
Junior/Senior Solo Recital-Class A Solo at OMEA S & E
Ashley Borden, clarinet
Brianna Cox-Heinz, violin
Mackenzie Freese, violin
Asa Jaymes, bassoon
Jesse Kufeldt, trumpet
Rachel Moorman-Minton, flute
Simon Jansen, trombone
Dana Schriever, horn
Bryce Kessler, cello
OMEA D14 JH Honor Jazz
Josh Kinney, alto sax
Michael Maley, tenor sax
Christian DeLeon-Sanchez, bari sax
AJ White, trumpet
Mary Kimble, trumpet
Ryan Bisel, trumpet
Jacob Kinney, trombone
Freddie Stevens, trombone
Carter Logsdon, trombone
Eric Moorman, bass
Nolan Head, percussionOMEA D14 HS Honor Jazz
Chandler Holcomb, alto sax
Clay Kessler, trumpet
Jacob Deubell, trombone
Simon Jansen, tromboneYoung Women and Men in Harmony Festival
Carley Poehner
Garrett Lewis-Thomas
Sharissa Luther
Gabby Fishel
George Tsonchev
Joseph Amegadzie
Jerry Colbert
Jaden Winters
Carter Winters
Raymond Wilkinson
Connor Curran
Meg Holcomb
Stephanie Garcia
Patience Clayton
Jessie McClure
Quincy Wilks
Jr CYWE
Nolan Gardner, bassoon
CYWE
Nathan Rengering, horn
