vpac program 2012 - Randolph Township Schools
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vpac program 2012 - Randolph Township Schools
Randolph High School Visual and Performing Arts Night Monday - June 11, 2012 RHS Auditorium 7:00pm PROGRAM WELCOME Mr. Vee Popat – Supervisor, Visual and Performing Arts - Master of Ceremonies - OPENING REMARKS Mrs. Chrissie Larson – President, Visual and Performing Arts Council PRESENTATIONS BY DEPARTMENT Visual Arts Family and Consumer Sciences Performing Arts Dance Theater & Stage Crew Choirs Orchestra Marching Band Concert Bands Jazz Bands Percussion Ensemble Mass Media Tech Crew CLOSING REMARKS Mrs. Chrissie Larson 2 VISUAL ARTS RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT MSG Varsity Network Coverage of Music and Fine Arts at RHS (February 9, 2012) Student Artwork on Display: District Art Show (November 14-18, 2011 The RHS Underclassman Art Show and Reception (May 1, 2012) The RHS Senior Art Show and Reception (May 8, 2012) COMMUNITY ART SHOW DISPLAYS AND AWARDS National Art Honor Society Invitational Art Exhibit - 9th Annual, Vernon Township High School Chapter #396 (December 2011) Joshua Lane (10) - photography First Place (and 4 year scholarship to the Corcoran College of Art & Design; Washington, DC) Patricia Mygas (12) - crafts Second Place Mt. Olive Invitational Art Show, Mt Olive, NJ (February 2012) Hasibe Erdemir (10) Scholarship toward Maine College of Art (MECA) Pre-collage Summer Program Patricia Mygas (12) - ceramics Second Place Allison Waldron (12) - sculpture Second Place Art Administrators of NJ (AANJ) Emerging Artists Exhibition - 24th Annual, Kean University, Union, NJ (February 2012) Joshua Lane (10) Honorable Mention 3 - Visual Arts duCret School of Art, High School Student Art Show - 32nd Annual, Plainfield, NJ (February 2012) Madeleine Dale (12) Honorable Mention Rachael Galipo (11) Honorable Mention Olivia Murray (12) Honorable Mention Brendan Rodgers (12) First Place Kara Van Kirk (12) Honorable Mention National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - 89th Annual, Montclair Art Museum (MAM), NJ affiliate sponsor, Montclair, NJ (February, 2012) Brendan Rodgers (12) - art Gold Key Award (displayed at MAM) Joshua Lane (10) - photography Gold Key Award (displayed at MAM) Camila Chica (11) - photography Silver Key Award Joshua Lane (10) - photography Silver Key Awards (Two) Jacqueline Murray (11) - photography Silver Key Award Haley Renken (12) Silver Key Portfolio Award Mayo Center for the Performing Arts - Visual Art Program Book Cover Contest, Community Theater, Morristown, NJ (March 2012) Allison Lustbader (11) Honorable Mention Mariah Urban (11) Honorable Mention 4 - Visual Arts Blackwell Street Juried Student Art Show - 24th Annual, Morristown, NJ (March 2012) Kevin Beckerman (10) - ceramics Third Place Madeleine Dale (12) - computer graphics Honorable Mention Hanna Frustol (9) - drawing (color) First Place Rachel Galipo (11) - photography Third Place Laura Lano (12) - collage First Place Kelly Mulligan (9) - charcoal Third Place Fresh Perspectives Juried Art Show at the Morris Museum – 23nd Annual, Morristown, NJ (April 2012) Laura Claas (12) - photography Accepted for Presentation Pingry School Photography Show, Martinsville, NJ (May 2012) Joshua Lane (10) Judges Award Alexandra Weber (11) Judges Award Randolph Photography Invitational - 1st Annual, Randolph, NJ (May 2012) Joshua Lane (10) Second Place VISUAL ARTS - CLASS OF 2012 SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS Tai Grigore Memorial Scholarship Robert E. Maitner, Jr. Art Scholarships Amanda Intili Julia Klejmont Amanda Intili 5 - Visual Arts VISUAL ARTS - 2012 UNDERCLASSMAN AWARDS Award Most Improved Drawing Hannah Frustol (9) Nicole Pascale (9) Painting Alicia Stolarz (10) Jessica Battaglia (10) Printmaking Caileen Makovec (9) Lauren Mastropierro (10) Design Fundamentals Kelly Mulligan (9) Kimberly Lazar (10) Creative Photography Ornella Panizza (10) Gerald Neely (10) Advanced Photography Josh Lane (10) Caitlin Rodgers (10) Computer Graphics & Design Isabella Katsanos (10) Christina Waldek (10) Intro to Computer Graphics Jennifer Drury (10) Josh Lane (10) Advanced Computer Graphics Madeleine Klingeman (11) Aya Golender (11) Ceramics Kevin Beckerman (10) Laura Forden (11) Sculpture Maria Fodali (11) Vasilia Theodosion (11) Junior Portfolio Mariah Urban (11) Allison Lustbader (11) Gabrielle Beacken (11) Hasibe Erdemir (10) Art as Democracy, Propaganda & Resistance 6 - Visual Arts VISUAL ARTS - 2012 SENIOR AWARDS Drawing presented by Mrs. Mercedes Ingenito Rachel Farber Painting presented by Mrs. Mercedes Ingenito Amanda Intili Printmaking presented by Ms. Kelly Fogas Olivia Murray Photography presented by Mr. James King Leanne Manning Computer Graphics presented by Mr. James King Brendan Rodgers Ceramics presented by Ms. Patricia Carew Mary Edens Sculpture presented by Ms. Patricia Carew Patricia Mygas Most Versatile Artist presented by Mrs. Mercedes Ingenito Haley Renken Artistic Spirit Award presented by Mrs. Mercedes Ingenito Megan Perez Art as Democracy, Propaganda and Resistance presented by Mrs. Mercedes Ingenito Pietra Smuczek 7 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES COMPETITION AWARDS 2012 North Jersey Student Craftsman's Fair (NJSCF); exhibition of craftsmanship in fine art, technology, vocational specialties, and family and consumer sciences; Ledgewood, NJ (May 2012) First Place Awards Victoria Anderson (11) Gabriella Iuso (12) Paige Carragino (12) Lauren Scandariato (11) Julia Cassano (12) Amanda Spagnuolo (10) Nicole Christine (9) Nina Maria Zammiello (10) Brittany Feldman (12) Second Place Awards Stephanie Alpert (10) Kelly O’Neill (9) Jamie Berlin (10) Brianna Piccolo (11) Olivia Connelly (9) Namrata Prasad (9) Katherine Davisson (10) Victoria Raff (9) Megan Daniel (10) Joey Rudofer (10) Julia Filiberti (11) Joseph Santo (10) Jannat Ijaz (12) Dana Shalit (10) Amanda Luong (9) Alyssa Stiles (10) Lindsey Miller (11) Rachel Walker (11) Third Place Awards Megan Brophy (11) Sophia Demetriou (10) Marietta Gareffa (10) 8 - Family & Consumer Sciences 2012 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA); State Leadership Conference (Spring 2012) Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events: Paige Carragino (12) Fashion Construction: Gold medal, 1st place in NJ Amanda Rosacha (11) Job Interview: Gold medal, 3rd place in NJ Pamela Pangaro (11) Focus on Children: Gold medal; Re-elected to the state FCCLA Executive Board of Officers NJ Events: Sean Cullen (11) Bread Basics: Gold medal – 2nd place in NJ Lauren Scandariato (11) Fashion Runway/Eveningwear: Silver medal Katherine Davisson (10) Fashion Runway/Sportswear: Gold medal Rachel Colonni (11) Storybook Ethics: Gold medal FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES - 2012 SENIOR AWARDS Fashion Design and Construction presented by Mrs. Jill Petrucelli Paige Carragino Foods presented by Mrs. Laurie Satmaria Stephanie Calderon Child Development presented by Mrs. Jill Petrucelli Allie Rubinstein All Around Family & Consumer Sciences presented by Mrs. Laurie Satmaria Melissa Bizzari 9 PERFORMING ARTS - DANCE RANDOLPH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Special performances this year included: RHS Spirit Week Performance (October 2011) Randolph Rotary Club Country Fair - 4th Annual (October 1, 2011) Winter Pep Rally (December 23, 2011) High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) Days Assembly Performance (March 2012) 10 Performing Arts - Dance 4TH ANNUAL RHS DANCE SHOWCASE May 30th and 31st, 2012 Student choreography was showcased during this performance. The work of the following students was auditioned and chosen for presentation: Solos: Amanda Costa (12) Nicole Howell (11) Vanessa Karali (12) Kevin Moore-Magee (12) Taylor Myers (10) Kimberly Poulo (11) Kiara Williams (9) Duets: Sarah Cattano (10)and Savanna Chilton (10) Erica Colton (9) and Emma Flanagan (10) Kimberly Poulo (11) and Brittany Poulo (9) Trio: Olivia Isley (9), Brittany Poulo (9), and Kiara Williams (9) Small Group: Amanda Costa (12) Brooke Freundlich (12) Gabrielle Cassie (12) Vanessa Karali (12) Brittany Feldman (12) Award for Outstanding Choreography: presented by Ms. Michele Silk To be Announced 11 - THEATER ARTS DRAMA In the fall of 2011 RHS proudly presented the comedy ALMOST, MAINE November 4th and 5th, 2011 Written by John Cariani Cast List: Michael Bentancur (12) - Phil/Randy Nicole Howell (11) - Marci/Sandrine Molly Knapp (9) - Gayle/Marvalyn Sarah Levy (11) - Glory/Hope Leah Matusewicz (11) - Ginette/Suzette Kevin Palermo (12) - East/Lendall/Steve Kevin Qiao (12) - Jimmy Kristen Todd (11) - Rhonda/Villian Harrison Vener (11) - Dave Devon Villacampa (12) - Chad Aaron Zwieg (11) - Daniel/Pete 12 Performing Arts - Theater - Drama Stage Crew: Hunter Kiritsis (12) - Captain Shelby Dinger (9) Ryan Jones (10) Jon Klucharits (11) Molly Knapp (9) Meredith LaBold (9) Leah Matusewicz (11) Ross Moretzsky (12) Avery Saunier (10) Jonathan Schwalm (12) Jessica Steindler (12) Mikayla Templeton (9) Leili Tootsov (9) Costume Manager: Samuel Friedland (10) Student Assistant Director: Pamela Pangaro (11) Mrs. Eileen Waite - Drama Director Ms. Kelly Fogas - Artistic Director Dr. Richard Christie - Technical Director Mr. Matthew Swiss - Assistant Technical Director 13 - THEATER ARTS MUSICAL THEATER In the spring of 2012 RHS proudly presented the musical GUYS AND DOLLS April 26th, 27th, and 28th, 2012 Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows Based on Short Stories by Damon Runyon Cast List: William Taylor (11) - Nathan Detroit Samantha Goryeb (12) - Miss Adelaide Michael Bentancur (12) - Sky Masterson Nicole Howell (11) - Sister Sarah Brown Kevin Palermo (12) - Nicely-Nicely Johnson Joellen Nelson (12) - Arvide Abernathy Devon Villacampa (12) - Big Jule Harry Vener (11) - Harry the Horse Aaron Zweig (11) - Benny Southstreet Ian Rubin (11) - Rusty Charlie Samuel Friedland (10) - Lt. Brannigan Kevin Bentancur (10) - Angie the Ox Alina Tomaine (12) - Joey Biltmore Lea Sevola (10) - Mimi Sarah Mensch (10) - Master of Ceremonies Isabel Braun (9) - General Cartwright Jennifer Andreacchi (9) - Drunk Shafer Ward (11) - Waiter Laura Mullaney (11), Emily Weiner (9), Lucia Muzzarelli (9) - Mission Band Irodakhon Abdujabborova (10), Christina Plaza (11), Felicia Greco (11), Gabrielle Beacken (11), Julia Filiberti (11), Kaitlin Quann (11), Kayla Saunier (10), Lauren Goldman (10), Molly Knapp (9), Rachel Tomaino (10), Rachel Paugh (12) - Hot Box Dancers 14 Performing Arts - Musical Theater Stage Crew: Orchestra: Hunter Kiritsis (12) - Captain Christopher Eng (12) - flute Shelby Dinger (9) Janice Gu (10) - clarinet Ryan Jones (10) Benjamin Soifer (12) - alto saxophone Jon Klucharits (11) Sarah Levy (11) - alto saxophone Molly Knapp (9) Andrew Putlock (10) - tenor saxophone Meredith LaBold (9) Patrick May (10) - tenor saxophone Leah Matusewicz (11) Brandon Salazar (11) - baritone sax/bass clarinet Ross Moretzsky (12) Katrina Vinkman (10) - trumpet Avery Saunier (10) Sangcheon Lee (11) - trumpet Jonathan Schwalm (12) Jennifer Novo (12) - horn Jessica Steindler (12) Marli Horwitz (12) - trombone Mikayla Templeton (9) Michael Byrne (9) - percussion Leili Tootsov (9) Joanne Luo (12) - violin Jessica Lu (11) - violin Student Manager: Kasy Chu (11) - violin Pamela Pangaro (11) Caylynn Yao (11) - cello Mrs. Heather Pedersen - Director Mr. Matthew Swiss - Vocal and Lighting Director Ms. Kelly Fogas - Artistic Director/Stage Crew Advisor Ms. Michele Silk - Choreographer Mrs. Diana May - Orchestra Director Mr. Ian McCarthy - Sound Engineer Mrs. Danielle Swiss - Hair and Make-up Designer 15 - MUSIC EDUCATION On April 17, 2012 Randolph Township School District was named to the 13th Annual "Best Communities for Music Education in America 2012" listing by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. A total of 176 communities achieved this prestigious designation for outstanding commitment to and support of music education. This year marks the sixth time since 2004 that Randolph has been so recognized. CHOIRS Special performances this year included: North Jersey School Music Association (NJSMA) Choral Performance - Concert Choir and Chamber Choir (November 29, 2011) RHS Holiday Concerts (December 6 and 8, 2011); guest accompanists - members of the RHS Wind Ensemble Caroling Tour of New York City - Chamber Choir (December 14, 2011) RHS Pep Rally Performance - Chamber Choir (December 23, 2011) RMS Select Ensembles Winter Concert - RMS Men’s Ensemble accompanied by members of the RHS Chamber Choir (January 24, 2012) Robert Altieri (12) Ethan Lynch (9) Thomas Hoolahan (12) Ian Nadler (10) Jay Kirschenbaum (12) “Music in our Schools” Concert for the Elementary Schools (March 21, 2012) District Choral Concert (March 27, 2012) Spring Choral Concert: “The Skies and the Stars” (May 11, 2012) High School Honors Music Recital (June 4, 2012) Soloists: Alexandra Barbera (11) - soprano Michael Bentancur (12) - tenor Nicole Papetti (11) - soprano Erica Rossetti (11) - piano Lea Sevola (10) - mezzo-soprano 16 Performing Arts - Music Ed - Choirs Special performances this year (continued): RHS Senior Scholarship Night - “Star Spangled Banner” performed by the RHS Choir Octet (June 5, 2012): Robert Altieri (12) Nicole Papetti (11) Michael Bentancur (12) Erica Rossetti (11) David Nadler (12) Lea Sevola (10) Ian Nadler (10) Jessica Steindler (12) RHS Commencement Ceremony - Concert Choir (upcoming, June 20, 2012) 2011-2012 RHS Choir Council Members: Nicole Backer (11) Michelle Bennett (12) - President Michael Bentancur (12) - Vice President Alexandra Dimitry (11) Julia Filiberti (11) Lauren Goldman (10) Lauren Hodge (12) Laura Mullaney (11) Nathalie Niggli (11) 2012 American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall: Alexandra Barbera (11) - soprano Danielle Barbera (11) - soprano Lea Sevola (10) - alto 17 Performing Arts - Music Ed - Choirs 2nd ANNUAL Poptoberfest Choral Pops Concert October 20th, 2011 Featured the RHS Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Chamber Choir, Octet, Women of the Choirs, Men of the Choirs, and the Choir Council Featured performances by: Robert Altieri (12) bass Jay Kirschenbaum (12) - tenor/guitar Michelle Bennett (12) - mezzo-soprano Laura Mullaney (11) - mezzo-soprano Michael Bentancur (12) - tenor David Nadler (12) - baritone Brenan Corcoran (9) - baritone Ian Nadler (10) - tenor Kevin Corcoran (12) - baritone/guitar Nathalie Niggli (11) - alto Lauren Goldman (12) - alto Nicole Papetti (11) - soprano Felicia Greco (11) - mezzo-soprano Christina Plaza (11) - soprano Kelly Guerra (9) - alto Kaitlin Quann (11) - soprano Ethan Lynch (9) - tenor Erica Rossetti (11) - soprano Lauren Hodge (12) - soprano Shakur Tolliver (12) - tenor/guitar Musical accompaniment by: Robert Altieri (12) - trumpet Thomas Hoolahan (12) - trumpet James Andreacchi (11) - piano Jay Kirschenbaum (12) - tuba Michael Bentancur (12) - piano Erica Rossetti (11) - piano Meghan Gannon (12) - percussion David Saxon (12) - drums Patrick Gannon (10) - bass guitar Erica Unger (11) - piano David Nadler (12) - saxophone Steven Wagner (12) - guitar Mary Geschwindt (10) - piano 18 Performing Arts - Music Ed - Choirs 11th ANNUAL RHS TALENT SHOW January 6th, 2012 Sponsored by the Choirs of RHS, with performances by: Irodakhon Abdujabborova (10) - vocal Lauren Hodge (11) - vocal/piano Robert Altieri (12) - vocals Ji Sun Hwang (12) - dance Jennifer Andreacchi (9) - vocal/guitar Olivia Korasadowicz (10) - dance Michael Bentancur (12) - art Sangho Lee (9) - dance Nathan Cha (10) - dance Ross Moretzsky (12) - beat box Nidhi Chaudhari (12) - vocal David Nadler (12) - vocal Brenan Corcoran (9) - vocal Erica Rossetti (11) - vocal/piano Kevin Corcoran (12) - vocal Jessica Sands (11) - vocal/guitar Jane Daniel (12) - vocal/piano David Saxon (12) - piano Meghan Gannon (12) - vocal Lea Sevola (10) - vocal Marisa Garate (10) - vocal/ukulele Shakur Tolliver (12) - vocal/guitar Alina Tomaine (12) - cello 1st ANNUAL BROADWAY CABARET NIGHT February 24th, 2012 “A Night on Broadway” featured the RHS Chamber Choir and members of the Concert and Treble Choirs, with individual performances by: Alexandra Barbera (11) Hope Mirski (9) Danielle Barbera (11) David Nadler (12) Michael Bentancur (12) Ian Nadler (10) Isabel Braun (9) Christina Plaza (11) Kimberly Crosta (10) Kaitlin Quann (11) Felicia Greco (11) Caitlin Ross (10) Kelly Guerra (9) Erica Rossetti (11) Jay Kirschenbaum (12) Lea Sevola (10) Emma Lowery (10) Alicia Vega (10) Ethan Lynch (9) 19 Performing Arts - Music Ed - Choirs COUNTY & REGION CHORUS MEMBERS 2011 Morris County Honor Chorus (performance November 18, 2011): Alexandra Barbera (11) - soprano Danielle Barbera (11) - soprano Isabel Braun (9) - soprano Lauren Goldman (10) - alto Lauren Hodge (11) - soprano Laura Mullaney (11) - soprano David Nadler (12) - bass Ian Nadler (10) - tenor Nathalie Niggli (11) - soprano Nicole Papetti (11) - soprano Caitlin Ross (10) - soprano 2012 New Jersey Region I Chorus (performance February 11, 2012): Mixed Choir Robert Altieri (12) - bass II Monica Chakraborty (11) - soprano II Laura Mullaney (11) - soprano II Ian Nadler (10) - tenor II Erica Rossetti (11) - soprano II Aaron Zweig (11) - bass I Women’s Choir Lauren Goldman (10) - alto I Hope Mirski (9) - soprano I Lucia Muzzarelli (9) - alto II Nathalie Niggli (11) - soprano II Nicole Papetti (11) - soprano I Kaitlin Quann (11) - soprano II Caitlin Ross (10) - soprano II 20 Performing Arts - Music Ed - Choirs ALL-STATE & ALL-EASTERN-ELIGIBLE CHORUS MEMBERS 2012 New Jersey All-State Chorus: 2011 New Jersey All-State Chorus: Spring 2011 audition for November 11 and 20, 2011 performances Spring 2012 audition for November 9 and 18, 2012 performances Mixed Choir Mixed Choir Robert Altieri (12) - bass II Alexandra Barbera (11) - soprano I Alexandra Barbera (11) - soprano I Lauren Goldman (10) - alto I Michael Bentancur (12) - bass I Ethan Lynch (9) - tenor II Ian Nadler (10) - tenor I Laura Mullaney (11) - soprano II Kaitlin Quann (11) - soprano II Ian Nadler (10) - tenor II Erica Rossetti (11) - soprano II Nathalie Niggli (11) - soprano II Lea Sevola (10) - alto II Nicole Papetti (11)- soprano I Aaron Zweig (11) - tenor II Kaitlin Quann (11) - soprano II Woman’s Choir Caitlin Ross (10) - soprano II Laura Mullaney (11) - soprano II Erica Rossetti (11) - soprano II Nicole Papetti (11) - soprano I Aaron Zweig (11) - tenor II Women’s Choir Isabel Braun (9) - soprano Hope Mirski (9) - soprano I Lucia Muzzarelli (9) - alto II 2011 New Jersey All-State Governor's Award for Vocal Music, finalist: Ian Nadler (10) - tenor I 2013 All Eastern Chorus - Eligible Students: Alexandra Barbera (11) - soprano I Kaitlin Quann (11) - soprano II Ian Nadler (10) - tenor II Caitlin Ross (10) - soprano II Nathalie Niggli (11) - soprano II Erica Rossetti (11) - soprano II Nicole Papetti (11) - soprano I Aaron Zweig (11) - tenor II 21 - MUSIC EDUCATION ORCHESTRA Special performances this year included: Africa Surgery Benefit Concert for Children of Sierra Leone, Morristown, NJ (October 2011) Montclair University “Shanghai String Quartet” Festival, Montclair, NJ Ferastrome Quartet Cajajoric Quartet Larry Qin (11) - violin Eric Rappeport (12) - violin Jessica Lu (11) - violin Jason Kim (12) - violin Rachel Snyder (11) - viola Joanna Luo (12) - viola Aoma Caldwell (11) - cello Caylynn Yao (11) - cello RHS Holiday Concerts (December 6 and 8, 2011) RHS Symphonic Orchestra Elementary School Tour (December 20, 2011) RHS “String Fest 2012” (February 27, 2012) “Music in our Schools” Elementary School Concert (March 21, 2012) Spring Choral Concert: “The Skies and the Stars” - collaboration with the RHS Choirs (May 11, 2012). Chamber Strings participants: Eric Rappeport (12) - violin Rachel Snyder (11) - viola Larry Qin (11) - violin Aoma Caldwell (11) - cello Jessica Lu (11) - violin Alina Tomaine (12) - cello Isabella Katsanos (10) - violin Cyrenah Smith (11) - bass Dominik Cooreman (10) - viola Erica Rossetti (11) - piano American Fine Arts Festival Competition Winners (May 12, 2012); Performance at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY Ferastrome Quartet (see above) RHS Orchestra Spring Concert (May 18, 2012) Elementary Grade 3 Orchestra Demo Tour (May 22, 2012) 22 Performing Arts - Music Ed - Orchestra Special performances this year (continued): American String Teachers Association (ASTA) National Orchestra Festival - To be held in Providence, RI in February 2013 - Acceptance (through a taped audition process) for the Randolph String Orchestras to perform (May 2012) High School Honors Music Recital (June 4, 2012) Soloists: Aoma Caldwell (11) - cello Jason Kim (12) - violin Joanna Luo (12) - violin Larry Qin (11) - violin Eric Rappeport (12) - violin Caylynn Yao (11) - cello 2011-2012 Concert Soloists: Aoma Caldwell (11) - cello Patrick Gannon (10) - electric bass Jason Kim (12) - violin Jessica Lu (11) - piano Joanna Luo (12) - violin Eric Rappeport (12) - violin David Saxon (12) - drums Alina Tomaine (12) - cello 2011-2012 Orchestra Officers: Meghan Gannon (12) - President David Saxon (12) - Vice President Nicole Horwitz (12) - Librarian Joanna Luo (12) - Historian Steven Snelson (11) - Equipment Manager Ji Sun Hwang (11) - Uniform Manager 23 Performing Arts - Music Ed - Orchestra 2011-2012 Principal Players: String Orchestra Jason Kim (12) - Concertmaster Daniel Aou (12) - Assistant Concertmaster Lauren Sadowski (10) - Principal Second Violinist Matthew Chau (10) - Assistant Principal Second Violinist Nicholas DaSilva (12) - Principal Violist Ryan Choi (10) - Assistant Principal Violist David Saxon (12) - Principal Cellist Kevin Velasco (11) - Assistant Principal Cellist Patrick Gannon (10) - Principal String Bass Sophie Stadler (10) - Associate Principal String Bass Chamber Strings Eric Rappeport (12) - Concertmaster Larry Qin (11) - Associate Concertmaster Joanna Luo (12) - Associate Concertmaster David Ji (11) - Principal Second Violinist Rachel Snyder (11) - Principal Violist Aoma Caldwell (11) - Co-Principal Cellist Caylynn Yao (11) - Co-Principal Cellist Ethan Ginsberg (12) - Principal String Bass Arietta Jason Kim (12) - Concertmaster Eric Rappeport (12) - Associate Concertmaster Larry Qin (11) - Principal Second Violinist Jessica Lu (11) - Assistant Principal Second Violinist Rachel Snyder (11) - Principal Violist Joanna Luo (12) - Assistant Principal Violist Aoma Caldwell (11) - Principal Cellist Cyrenah Smith (11) - Co-Principal String Bass Stephen Snelson (11) - Co-Principal String Bass 24 Performing Arts - Music Ed - Orchestra REGION AND ALL-STATE ORCHESTRA MEMBERS 2012 New Jersey Junior Region I Symphonic Orchestra (Grade 9): Sangho Lee - violin 2012 New Jersey Region I Symphonic Orchestra (Grades 10-12): Rachael Snyder (11) - viola Caylynn Yao (11) - cello Patrick Gannon (10) - bass 2011 New Jersey All-State Orchestra: 2012 New Jersey All-State Orchestra: Spring 2011 audition for November 11 and 20, 2011 performances Spring 2012 audition for November 9 and 18, 2012 performances Jason Kim (12) - violin Caylynn Yao (11) - cello Eric Rappeport (12) - violin Aoma Caldwell (11) - cello Caylynn Yao (11) - cello 25 - MUSIC EDUCATION MARCHING BAND – “RHS MARCHING RAMS“ Special performances this year included: Randolph Baseball Little League Opening Day Parade (April 21, 2012) Community Marching Band participation in Randolph Freedom Festival July 4th Parade 2nd Annual (July 2, 2011) 3rd Annual (upcoming, June 30, 2012) During the Fall 2011 season the Marching Rams proudly presented: - The Music of John Barns Chance “Incantation and Dance & Variations on a Korean Folk Song” 2011 Drum Majors: Derek Soled (12) - Drum Major Samantha Goryeb (12) - Associate Drum Major Shaina Attanasio (11) - Assistant Drum Major 2011 Color Guard Leadership: Joellen Nelson (12) - Captain Catherine LoDato (11) - Co-Captain Ariel Senackerib (11) - Co-Captain 2011 Section Leaders: Flute Chloe Ng (12) Jennifer Rosenblatt (12) Clarinet Arielle Kaden (12) Leanne Nieforth (12) Amelia Whiting (12) 26 Performing Arts - Music Ed - Marching Band Alto Saxophone Trombone Emily Connors (12) Marli Horwitz (12) Benjamin Soifer (12) Christian Echter (12) Tenor Saxophone Baritone Sonya Joshi (12) Matthew Connors (12) Amanda Keller (12) Shakur Tolliver (12) Mellophone Sousaphone Jennifer Novo (12) Thomas Laudone (12) Benjamin Ritter (12) Front Ensemble Trumpet Carina Fairfield (12) Thomas Hoolahan (12) Drum Line Justine Tynan (12) Delany Morris (12) - snare Jonathan Schwalm (12) - quints Robert Thomson (11) - bass drum 2011 MARCHING RAMS COMPETITIONS Tournament of Bands Competition, Madison HS, (October 9, 2011) First in Division 6A United States Scholastic Band Association (USSBA) Yamaha Cup at Giants Stadium, Meadowlands Arena (October 15, 2011) 38th Annual “Under the Stars” Marching Band Festival, Randolph High School (October 22, 2011) Mrs. Dawn Russo - Marching Band Director Mr. Vee Popat - Associate Director Ms. Diana May - Assistant Director Mrs. Linda Sung - Color Guard Advisor 27 - MUSIC EDUCATION CONCERT BANDS Special performances this year included: RHS Holiday Concerts (December 6 and 8, 2011) MSG Varsity Network Coverage of Music and Fine Arts at RHS (February 9, 2012) RHS Bands of Randolph (March 15, 2012) “Music in our Schools” Elementary School Concert (March 21, 2012) RHS Spring Band Concert (May 10, 2012) Spring Choral Concert: “The Skies and the Stars” - collaboration with the RHS Choirs (May 11, 2012). Wind Ensemble participants: Christopher Eng (12) - flute Mary Geschwindt (10) - bassoon Chloe Ng (12) - flute Jennifer Novo (12) - horn Jennifer Bruskin (11) - flute Jessica Robinson (12) - horn Tania Yu (11) - clarinet Neil McNulty (10) - timpani Janice Gu (10) - clarinet Jacob Branch (10) - glockenspiel Elementary Grade 4 Band Demo Tour (May 23, 2012) High School Honors Music Recital (June 4, 2012) Soloists: Neil McNulty (11) - percussion Jennifer Rosenblatt (12) - flute Brandon Salazar (11) - baritone saxophone Benjamin Soiefer (12) - alto saxophone Derek Soled (12) - trumpet Tania Yu (11) - piano RHS Commencement Ceremony (upcoming, June 20, 2012) 28 Performing Arts - Music Ed - Concert Bands 2011-2012 Principal Players: Concert Band Jillian Whiting (9) - flute Nicholas Cambra (9) - bassoon Jessica Sands (10) - clarinet Soumya Subramaniam (9) - bass clarinet Alexandra Elkin (11) - alto saxophone Hannah Liu (9) - tenor saxophone Sabrina D’Mello (10) - horn Victoria Chang (9) - trumpet Evan Jaffa (9) - trombone Mary Herc (11) - euphonium Amanda Soled (10) - tuba Jordan Braverman (9) - percussion Symphonic Winds Wind Ensemble Joellen Nelson (12) - flute Jennifer Rosenblatt (12) - flute Lauren Goldman (10) - bassoon Greg Putlock (11) - bassoon Bridget McCormick (10) - clarinet Tania Yu (11) - clarinet Daniel Rios (10) - bass clarinet Nicholas Gregorio (12) - bass clarinet Lydia Jin (11) - alto saxophone Benjamin Soifer (12) - alto saxophone Patrick May (10) - tenor saxophone Jonathan Knipper (12) - tenor saxophone Juliet Felsen (10) - baritone saxophone Jennifer Novo (12) - horn Lauren Buch (9) - horn Derek Soled (12) - trumpet Justine Tynan (12) - trumpet Marli Horwitz (12) - trombone Morgan McArthur (10) - trombone Matthew Connors (12) - euphonium Shakur Tolliver (12) - euphonium Jordan Barth (12) - tuba Raymond Connors (9) - tuba Neil McNulty (10) – percussion Michelle Palmieri (10) - percussion Mrs. Dawn Russo - Wind Ensemble Director Ms. Diana May - Symphonic Winds Director Mr. Vee Popat - Concert Band Director 29 Performing Arts - Music Ed - Concert Bands CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL AND STATE GALA 2012 NJSMA/NBA Region I High School Concert Band Festival (March 29, 2012): Concert Band - SILVER RATING Symphonic Winds - SILVER RATING Wind Ensemble - GOLD RATING, Outstanding Woodwind Section Outstanding Soloist Jennifer Novo (12) - French Horn 2012 New Jersey Annual State Gala Concert - Kean University (May 6, 2012): Randolph High School Wind Ensemble Participation by invitation based on performance at the Region I Concert Band Festival AREA BAND MEMBERS 2012 North Jersey Area Bands: Symphonic Band Christopher Eng (12) - flute Jessie Liu (11) - flute Chloe Ng (12) – flute Chelsea Zou (11) - clarinet Leanne Nieforth (12) - clarinet Daniel Rios (10) - bass clarinet Mary Geschwindt (10) - bassoon Zachary Sanders (10) - alto saxophone Praveen Srinivasan (10) - alto saxophone Sangcheon Lee (11) - trumpet Nathan Cha (10) - trumpet Jacqueline Murray (11) - horn Marli Horwitz (12) - trombone Morgan McArthur (10) - trombone Michelle Palmieri (10) - traps percussion 30 Performing Arts - Music Ed - Concert Bands REGION AND ALL-STATE BAND MEMBERS 2012 New Jersey SMA Junior Region I Band (Grade 9): Jordan Braverman - keyboard percussion 2012 New Jersey Region I Bands (Grades 10-12): Symphonic Band Steven Cheng (10) - piano Tania Yu (11) - clarinet (also qualified on piano) Gregory Putlock (11) - bassoon Marli Horwitz (12) - trombone Wind Ensemble Brandon Salazar (11) - baritone saxophone Neil McNulty (10) - timpani percussion (also qualified on battery) Chamber Ensemble Brandon Salazar (11) - baritone saxophone Neil McNulty (10) - battery percussion (also qualified on timpani) 2011 New Jersey All-State Bands: Symphonic Band Steven Cheng (10) - piano Wind Ensemble Tania Yu (11) - piano Brandon Salazar (11) - baritone saxophone Neil McNulty (10) - timpani percussion (also qualified on battery) 31 - MUSIC EDUCATION JAZZ BANDS Special performances this year included: RHS Bands of Randolph (March 15, 2012) RHS 38th Annual Jazz Concert (May 24, 2012) Jazz Ensemble I Soloists Jazz Ensemble II Soloists Jordan Barth (12) - bass trombone James Andreacchi (11) - piano Joseph Juliano (9) - guitar Nathan Cha (10) - trumpet Zachary Sanders (10) - alto sax Jonathan Knipper (12) - tenor sax David Saxon (12) - guitar Samuel Knipper (12) - trumpet Katrina Vinkman (10) - trumpet Sarah Levy (11) - alto sax Morgan McArthur (10) - trombone Brandon Salazar (11) - bari saxophone Lea Sevola (10) - vocals Benjamin Soifer (12) - alto sax Derek Soled (12) - trumpet David Zyto (10) - guitar 2011-2012 Principal Players: Jazz Ensemble II Jazz Ensemble I Zachary Sanders (10) - saxophone Benjamin Soifer (12) - saxophone Katrina Vinkman (10) - trumpet Derek Soled (12) - trumpet James Christine (12) - trombone Marli Horwitz (12) - trombone David Saxon (12) - rhythm Neil McNulty (10) - rhythm Mr. Vee Popat - Jazz Ensemble I Director Mr. David Miller - Jazz Ensemble II Director 32 Performing Arts - Music Ed - Jazz & Percussion REGION JAZZ BAND MEMBERS 2012 NJAJE Senior Region I Jazz Ensemble (Grades 10-12): Brandon Salazar (11) - baritone saxophone JAZZ BAND FESTIVAL 2012 NJAJE Jazz Ensemble Preliminary Concert (March 12, 2012): Jazz Ensemble II - BRONZE RATING Jazz Ensemble I- SILVER RATING Outstanding Rhythm Section Outstanding Soloist David Zyto (10) - Guitar PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Special performances this year included: Percussion Festival (March 1, 2012) RHS 16th Annual “Evening of Percussion” (April 4, 2012) 33 - Performing Arts MAYO CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - MUSIC RECOGNITION Morristown Community Theater 2011-2012 Music Student of the Month Program Sponsored by Verizon Michael Bentancur (12) - RHS Concert Choir October 2011 Music Student of the Month Outstanding Vocalist Katrina Vinkman (10) - Trumpet - RHS Band January 2012 Music Student of the Month Outstanding Brass Musician Jordan Braverman (9) - Percussion - RHS Band January 2012 Music Student of the Month Outstanding Percussionist Tania Yu (11) - Piano - RHS Band Erica Rossetti (11) - Piano - RHS Choir Steven Cheng (10) - Piano - RHS Orchestra February 2012 Music Students of the Month Outstanding Pianists David Zyto (10) Guitar - RHS Jazz Ensemble March 2012 Music Student of the Month Outstanding Guitarist Derek Soled (12) Trumpet/Drum Major - RHS Band April 2012 Music Student of the Month Outstanding Section Leader Eric Rappeport (12) - Violin - RHS Orchestra May 2012 Music Student of the Month Outstanding String Musician Music Student of the Month Annual Recital, Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, Community Theater, Morristown, NJ (June 3, 2012) 34 - Performing Arts PERFORMING ARTS - CLASS OF 2012 SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS James B. Ayres Jr. Memorial Scholarship David Nadler The Schoenfelt Family Scholarship Derek Soled Ira Joel Cohen Memorial Scholarship for Music Jennifer Rosenblatt Nicholas Muccia Memorial Scholarship (awarded by the RHS-BPA) Delaney Morris Randolph High School Band Parents’ Association (RHS-BPA) Scholarship Thomas Hoolahan Derek Soled Jennifer Novo Amelia Whiting Randolph String Parents’ Association (RSPA) Scholarship Joanna Luo David Saxon Eric Rappeport Daniel Zou Music Appreciation Scholarship Joanna Luo 35 - Performing Arts PERFORMING ARTS - 2012 SENIOR AWARDS Dance presented by Ms. Michele Silk Rachel Paugh Musical Theater presented by Mr. Matthew Swiss Samantha Goryeb Choir presented by Mr. Matthew Swiss Michael Bentancur Orchestra presented by Mr. Eric Schaberg Eric Rappeport Band presented by Mrs. Dawn Russo Marli Horwitz Overall Department presented by Mr. Vee Popat Jennifer Rosenblatt 36 MASS MEDIA RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT RHS 15th Annual Film Festival, showcasing the best work of this year’s Mass Media/TV Production Students (June 6, 2012) MASS MEDIA - 2012 SENIOR AWARDS Mass Media presented by Mr. Rob Finning Dylan Roast TV Production presented by Mr. Rob Finning Steven Wagner RamParts presented by Mr. Rob Finning Colin Berry James Sharabba Video Club presented by Mr. Rob Finning Dylan Roast Technical Crew - Sound presented by Mr. Matt Swiss David Saxon James Sharabba Technical Crew - Lighting presented by Mr. Matt Swiss Mitchell Federman Steven Wagner 37 - Mass Media - TECHNICAL CREW Special thanks to the RHS Technical Crew for their support of all the Visual and Performing Arts Activities. Without them there is no sound, no bulbs are changed, no lights are hung, no cables are arranged. They deserve to be acknowledged for always being there. Steven Wagner (12) - Lighting Captain David Saxon (12) - Sound Captain Jacob Adler (10) Billy Bilinkas (10) Nicholas Cambra (9) Raymond Connors (12) Mitchell Federman (12) Jon Klucharits (11) Brian McDevitt (10) James Sharabba (12) Leo Silveira (11) Mikayla Templeton (9) Robert Thomson (11) Mr. James Roberts & Mr. Matthew Swiss - Faculty Advisor s 38 - Visual and Performing Arts Night VISUAL ARTS FACULTY Mr. James King Mrs. Mercedes Ingenito Mr. Christian Montone Mr. Luke Suttile Ms. Patricia Carew Ms. Kelly Fogas FAMLY & CONSUMER SCIENCES FACULTY Mrs. Jill Petrucelli Mrs. Laurie Satmaria PERFORMING ARTS FACULTY Mrs. Dawn Russo – Director of Bands Mr. Matthew Swiss – Director of Choirs Mrs. Diana May – Associate Director of Bands Mr. Eric Schaberg – Director of Orchestras Mr. James Roberts – Music Technology Dr. David Sampson – High Brass Instructor Mrs. Kristen Siebenhuhner – Low Brass Instructor Mr. Thomas Murphy – Percussion Instructor Mr. David Miller - Jazz Instructor Ms. Michele Silk – Dance Instructor MASS MEDIA FACULTY Mr. Robert Finning - 2012 - 39 On behalf of the Visual and Performing Arts Council... ...special thanks to the Randolph Township Board of Education and School Administrators Randolph Board of Education Amy Sachs - President Tammy MacKay - Vice President Al Matos Charles Mooney David Rosenblatt Harry Ruiz MaryAnn Spagnuola Anne Standridge Central Office Administration Dr. David M. Browne - Superintendent Jennifer A. Fano - Assistant Superintendent Michael S. Neves - Business Administrator and Board Secretary Randolph High School Administration Debbie Iosso - Principal David Aulenbach - Vice Principal Lee Hackney - Vice Principal Theodore Loeffler - Vice Principal Patrick McQueeney - Vice Principal Vee Popat - Supervisor, Visual and Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts Council Chrissie Larson - President Jeff Braverman Chris Dzerovych Roseanne Flemming Robert Greco Kristi Linz Gregory Morris Liz Ritter Gwen Rosenblatt Melissa Sevola Tom Stadler Meryl Zweig To anyone inadvertently omitted from this program, you have our apologies, --- and our appreciation for your contribution to the RHS Arts Programs! vpac2012-060612