Singers of the Month
Each month, choir directors select a singer who has exhibited exemplary work, achieved great improvements, or accomplished excellence in another area. The CCC conductors would like to recognize these singers and help their peers get to know them a little better.
April 2013
NINA CHOIR: Gwen D.
Director: Ms. Wenner
Singer’s School: Norwich Elem.
Singer’s Grade: 4th
Singer’s Favorite Song: “Africa” by Toto
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Gwen is a more confident singer. She has a lovely voice, and we are so glad to have her in the Nina Choir.
PINTA CHOIR: Keith B.
Director: Mrs. Rule
Singer’s School: Tharp
Singer’s Grade: 6th
Singer’s Favorite Song: “The Entertainer”
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: This year’s Pinta choir is extraordinarily cognitively engaged in their music. Keith is one of these singers. He asks astute, higher-level thinking questions about how music functions and how it is organized. I have enjoyed his interest and desire to always learn more! Additionally, Keith’s noodle trophy and motivational speech to the choir were significant to our Pasta Sale victory and subsequent pizza party this fall.
SANTA MARIA CHOIR: Lauren C.G.
Director: Ms. Santilli
Singer’s School: Newark H.S.
Singer’s Grade: 9th
Singer’s Accomplishments this Month: Lauren has really stepped up as a leader this past month – helping her peers, modeling good posture and musicianship, and maintaining focus. She asks good questions and has a lot of potential.
March 2013
YOUNG MUSICIANS CHOIR: Annie R.
Director: Miss Fox
Singer’s School: RLS Elementary
Singer’s Grade: 2nd
Singer’s Favorite Song: “Mouse Mousie”
Singer’s Accomplishments this month:
Annie is an excellent leader when we play games during class and she does a great job of helping out friends who are
confused. Thank you for your hard
work, Annie!
PINTA CHOIR: Sophie D.
Director: Mrs. Rule
Singer’s School: Norwich Elementary
Singer’s Grade: 5th
Singer’s Accomplishments this month:
Sophie always comes to rehearsal prepared and ready to work hard. She has a positive attitude each week, excellent focus during
rehearsal, and a smile that brightens
our rehearsal!
NEW WORLD SINGERS: Ben M.
Director: Mrs. Wohlgamuth
Singer’s School: Bexley Middle School
Singer’s Grade: 8th
Singer’s Favorite Song:
“Smile”
Singer’s Accomplishments this month:
Ben is a very mature young man. He is a leader in New World Singers. He leads by the positive examples that he sets for his fellow choristers. Ben always gives 100% at every rehearsal and concert. I feel very fortunate to have Ben in
New World Singers and Una Voce.
BELLISSIMA: Claire G.
Director: Mr. Sribanditmongkol
Singer’s School: Columbus Academy
Singer’s Grade: 10th
Singer’s Favorite Song: “Lux Aterna”
Singer’s Accomplishments this month:
Claire has been busy balancing her academics and performing arts. In addition to singing with Bellissima, she has been taking neuroscience courses at OSU and has also taken on a lead role in TAPA’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
BELLISSIMA: Elie H.
Director: Mr. Sribanditmongkol
Singer’s School: Columbus School for Girls
Singer’s Grade: 11th
Singer’s Accomplishments this month:
Ellie joined our group at the beginning of January. She has been working hard and has kept a great attitude while getting to know the other singers.
February 2013
YOUNG MUSICIANS CHOIR: Gabi D.
Director: Miss Fox
Singer’s School: Cassingham Elementary
Singer’s Grade: 1st
Singer’s Favorite Song: “I’ll Do Anything” from Oliver
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Gabi always has a smile on her face and is excited to participate during class. Gabi also performed her first voice recital this month. Bravo, Gabi!
ISABELLA CHOIR: Lauren D.
Director: Mrs. Armstrong
Singer’s School: Brown Elementary
Singer’s Grade: 4th
Singer’s Favorite Song: “Ding Dong Merrily on High”
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Lauren was willing to learn extra music and change parts in some of our pieces. She is
doing well at sight reading. Good job, Lauren!
NINA CHOIR: Lilli W.
Director: Ms. Wenner
Singer’s School: Robert Louis Stevenson Elem.
Singer’s Grade: 3rd
Singer’s Favorite Song: “We Will Rock You”
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Lilli won the skip scale contest! She practiced all month to memorize it and sing it fast.
PINTA CHOIR: Claire F.
Director: Mrs. Rule
Singer’s School: St. Joseph Montessori
Singer’s Grade: 6th
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Claire has such a positive attitude. Her smile and strong work ethic are inspiring! Thank you, Claire for a wonderful example.
SANTA MARIA CHOIR: Brie R.
Director: Miss Santilli
Singer’s School: Lakeview JH
Singer’s Grade: 7th
Singer’s Favorite Song: “Rumor Has It”
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Brie maintains a positive attitude about choir and toward others, asks helpful questions and keeps Sarah on track! She always remembers how many “claps” we are on and searches out quality listening examples of literature.
NEW WORLD SINGERS: Rachel H.
Director: Mrs. Wohlgamuth
Singer’s School: Home School
Singer’s Favorite Song: “For Good”
Singer’s Accomplishments this month:
Rachel is a very hard working, dedicated singer. She is present at every rehearsal and performance. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, and she is a positive member of NWS.
January 2013
YOUNG MUSICIANS: Katie B.
Director: Ms. Fox
Singer’s School: High Point Elementary
Singer’s Grade: 1st
Singer’s Favorite Song:
You Belong With Me, Taylor Swift
Singer’s Accomplishments this month:
Katie is an awesome leader and
musician. She frequently participates and always has a positive attitude.
ISABELLA: Emma S.
Director: Ms. Armstrong
Singer’s School: Home School
Singer’s Grade: 3rd
Singer’s Favorite Song: Do Re Mi
Singer’s Accomplishments this month:
Although Emma was nervous at first, she has gained confidence and is a valuable member of the choir. She
always does her best!
NINA: Elise B.
Director: Ms. Wenner
Singer’s School: Norwich Elementary
Singer’s Grade: 4th
Singer’s Favorite Song: Diamonds, Rhianna
Singer’s Accomplishments this month:
Elise is a strong leader in the Nina Choir and lights up part two with her smile
PINTA: Clare M.
Director: Ms. Rule
Singer’s School: Maryland Elementary
Singer’s Grade: 5th
Singer’s Favorite Song:
Fairy Tale, Sara Barilles
Singer’s Accomplishments this month:
Clare sings with energetic and thoughtful facial expressions. She always portrays the mood of the text on her face, and
she has great stage presence.
She is fun to watch!
SANTA MARIA: Spencer C.
Director: Ms. Santilli
Singer’s School: Norwich E.S.
Singer’s Grade: 5th
Singer’s Favorite Song:
Going Down to Cairo
Singer’s Accomplishments this month:
Spencer brought his energy, passion, and enthusiasm for singing to both the Holiday Pops and CCC’s Winter
Concert. He was featured on a descant and uses bright facial expressions to share his emotions with the audiences.
NEW WORLD SINGERS: Kenzie K.
Director: Ms. Wohlgamuth
Singer’s School:
Pickerington H.S. North
Singer’s Grade: 9th
Singer’s Favorite Song: Psalm 23
Singer’s Accomplishments this month:
Kenzie is a very dedicated singer. She gives her best at every rehearsal and performance. She leads by example. I am thrilled to have Kenzie as a New World Singer!
BELLISSIMA: Christina N.
Director: Mr. Sribanditmongkol
Singer’s School: Olentangy Liberty
Singer’s Grade: 11th
Singer’s Favorite Song:
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Singer’s Accomplishments this month:
In addition to her musical work in
Bellissima, Christina is in the running for a paid internship with Nationwide Children’s Hospital doing medical research.
November 2012
YOUNG MUSICIANS CHOIR: Madeline A.
Director: Miss Fox
Singer’s School: Cassingham Elementary
Singer’s Grade: 2nd
Singer’s Favorite Song: King’s Land
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Madeline has an excellent positive
attitude and willingness to participate in class activities
ISABELLA CHOIR: Judy R.
Director: Mrs. Armstrong
Singer’s School: Summit Road Elementary
Singer’s Grade: 4th
Singer’s Favorite Song: Do Re Mi
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Judy has beautiful posture, and she focuses on the director. She is working to memorize her music. Judy is an an enthusiastic Isabella!
PINTA CHOIR: Sarah C.
Director: Mrs. Rule
Singer’s School: Gahanna Middle School East
Singer’s Grade: 7th
Singer’s Favorite Song: Old Man River
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Sarah has a wonderful ability to hear harmony parts, and she is a leader of her section.
SANTA MARIA CHOIR: Ishika M.
Director: Ms. Santilli
Singer’s School: Eli Pinney ES
Singer’s Grade: 5th
Singer’s Accomplishments this month:
Ishika is extremely positive, energetic, and in a good mood. She asks good questions, stays on task, and works her hardest throughout rehearsal every week!
NEW WORLD SINGERS: Hannah H.
Director: Mrs. Wohlgamuth
Singer’s School: Bexley High School
Singer’s Grade: 9th
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Hannah has been an extremely conscientious and positive member of New World Singers. She has continually exhibited positive examples of leadership by being on time, attending all rehearsals and being a risk taker. She understands the importance of working hard to achieve a high level of musicianship and does so with a smile. She is a welcome addition to out ensemble!!! Happy to have you back Hannah!!
BELLISSIMA CHOIR: Olivia D.
Director: Mr. Sribanditmongkol
Singer’s School: Gahanna Lincoln High
Singer’s Grade: 11th
Singer’s Favorite Song: Moon River
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Olivia is doing exciting work with her vocal jazz group at school. They are preparing for the holiday season touring around the Gahanna community.
October 2012
YOUNG MUSICIANS CHOIR: Alexandra A.
Director: Miss Fox
Singer’s Grade: 3rd
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Alexandra has demonstrated her love of music with a positive attitude and excellent participation in classroom activities!
ISABELLA CHOIR: Pat S.
Director: Mrs. Armstrong
Singer’s School: Brown Elementary
Singer’s Grade: 4th
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Pat has learned great posture. He can find the music quickly and is always on task. His positive attitude and joy of singing show when he works.
NINA CHOIR: Rhea G.
Director: Ms. Wenner
Singer’s School: Liberty Tree ES
Singer’s Grade: 3rd
Singer’s Favorite Song: “Price Tag” by Jesse Jay
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Rhea is a beautiful leader in the part one section and is only a third grader! Great Job!
PINTA CHOIR: Olivia H.
Director: Mrs. Rule
Singer’s School: Granville Intermediate
Singer’s Grade: 6th
Singer’s Favorite Song: “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Olivia is on task during rehearsal and a leader in our choir.
SANTA MARIA CHOIR: Jayne L.
Director: Ms. Santilli
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Jayne is always on task, she volunteers to answer questions, offers to help others, remains positive, and has excellent facial expressions. Keep up the good work!
BELLISSIMA CHOIR: Vanessa G.
Director: Mr. Sribanditmongkol
Singer’s School: Pickerington Central
Singer’s Grade: 12th
Singer’s Favorite Song: “El Romanton”
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Vanessa has been a bright spot to our rehearsals, having fun while getting work done! At school, Vanessa was recently in homecoming court and cast in “The Odd Couple.” She has also been on many college visits and is leaning toward Denison University.
April 2012
ISABELLA CHOIR: Megan G.
Director: Cathy Armstrong
Singer’s School: Shepherd Christian School
Singer’s Grade: 3rd
Singer’s Favorite Song: “Free To Be Me”
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Megan has been chosen to sing the solo verse for “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in the Isabella Spring Concert. She is a Girl Scout, belongs to her school’s Bible Quiz Team, and took a scrapbooking project last year in 4-H club. Congratulations, Megan, for being chosen as the Isabella Singer of the Month!
PINTA CHOIR: Elinor M. & Asha P.
Director: Molly Rule
Singers’ Schools: Deer Run Elementary; Diley Middle School
Singers’ Grade: 5th
Singers’ Favorite Songs: “Nothing to Remember” ; “Smile”
Singers’ Accomplishments this month: This month we have been working on having efficient and productive rehearsals with very little excess chatter. Elinor and Asha have done a wonderful job with this discipline!
NEW WORLD SINGERS: Lorenzo P.
Director: Dr. “M”
Singer’s School: Bexley Middle School
Singer’s Grade: 7th
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Lorenzo composed a song for Una Voce to sing! It is titled “Isabella.” Lorenzo plays French horn and received a superior rating of 1 at OMEA’s solo and ensemble contest.
BELISSIMA CHOIR: Karin K.
Director: Dr. “M”
Singer’s School: Olentangy Orange High School
Singer’s Grade: 11th
Singer’s Favorite Song: “My Favorite Things”
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Karin is a foreign exchange student from Estonia. Her accomplishment for the year has been choosing to sing with Bellissima. In Estonia, she is a member of the Estonian Radio & TV Girls Chorus– the top group in the nation. They have won all choral competitions, and have sung at festivals and competitions by invitation. Karin sang in Argentina last summer. She was also recently in her school musical.
March 2012
Nina Choir: Spencer C., Tyler K., Susan Z., & Joel B.
Director: Jayne Wenner
Singers’ Grade: 4th
Singers’ Favorite Songs: America the Beautiful; Pure Imagination; Go Tell it On the Mountain; Sansa Kroma
Singers’ Accomplishments this month: These singers traveled to Phoenix, AZ to sing in the Organization of American Kodàly Educators National Children’s Choir in March.
Pinta Choir: Nicole E.
Director: Molly Rule
Singer’s School: Norwood Elementary
Singer’s Grade: 5th
Singer’s Favorite Song: Rolling in the Deep
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: We’ve been working on memorizing music at home. Nicole is a hard worker who always does her memory homework! That helps our rehearsals go faster and allows us to perform more confidently. Great Work!
Santa Maria Choir: Laren R.
Director: Jeanne Wohlgamuth
Singer’s School: Ridgeview Middle School
Singer’s Grade: 6th
Singer’s Favorite Song: The Beauty of Gray
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Laren received a 4.0 on her report card, and is playing in the honors orchestra at school. She is also taking fiddle lessons which will enable her to participate/compete at the Buckeye Feis on April 21st. In her spare time, Laren thinks of ways to find world peace or curls up with her favorite book.
New World Singers: Danielle H.
Director: Dr. “M”
Singer’s School: Canal Winchester High School
Singer’s Grade: 10th
Singer’s Favorite Song: Let it Be
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: As one of the head choristers, Danielle is an excellent helper to singers, offers excellent musical suggestions during rehearsal, and spoke well on behalf of the choir during their America’s Got Talent audition. She also loves to play the steel drum!
Bellissima Choir: Allison D.
Director: Dr. “M”
Singer’s School: Big Walnut High School
Singer’s Grade: 11th
Singer’s Favorite Song: No Place to Hide
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Allie has been a busy singer! She sang the lead in her school musical, “Legally Blond,” and she was a finalist in the Voice of the City Competition. Allie’s all-girl band “Poparozzi” gave their performance debut with Allie as lead vocalist. Add that to solos in Bellissima, singing Karaoke on YouTube… and she has been sing, sing, singing!
February 2012
ISABELLA CHOIR: Simon S.
Director: Cathy Armstrong
Singer’s School: St. Joseph Montessori
Singer’s Grade: 3rd
Singer’s Favorite Song: Heal the World by Michael Jackson
Singer’s Accomplishments this month: Simon has been working hard on his homework and he is understanding everything!
He also shared a wonderful piano piece with all of us in the Isabella. Way to go, Simon!
NINA CHOIR: Michael T. and Lily C.
Director: Jayne Wenner
Singers’ Schools: Michael attends Norwich Elementary; Lily attends New Albany Elementary School
Singers’ Grade: 4th
Singers’ Favorite Song:Pure Imagination
Singers’ Accomplishments this Month: Michael and Lily will be performing in Seusical, the Musical at the Palace Theatre. This Pleasure Guild Production will raise money for Children’s Hospital. Performance dates are March 2,3, and 4. Break a leg!
PINTA CHOIR: Eenaya M.
Director: Molly Rule
Singer’s School: Brown Elementary
Singer’s Grade:Fifth
Singer’s Favorite Song:Rolling in the Deep
Singer’s Accomplishments this Month: Eenaya always gives her best effort during rehearsal, and she is always prepared. Her positive attitude is contagious!
SANTA MARIA CHOIR: Marykate H.
Director: Jeanne Wohlgamuth
Singer’s School: Granville Intermediate School
Singer’s Grade: 4th
Singer’s Favorite Song: King’s Singers recording of Lavender’s Blue
Singer’s Accomplishments this Month: Marykate has been enjoying Mrs. Wohlgamuth’s sight reading class this month. She is also preparing a piano solo to perform at the Central East District of the Ohio Music Teachers Association District Festival on February 25th, and practicing for the NASP state archery tournament that will be held on March 2nd.
NEW WORLD SINGERS: Hannah F.
Director: Dr. “M.”
Singer’s School: Columbus School for Girls
Singer’s Grade: 8th
Singer’s Favorite Piece of music: Moonlight Sonata
Singer’s Accomplishments this Month: Super section Leader! Great helper to Rose (arrives early with her sister in Santa Maria). Awesome attitude! Wonderful worker!
BELLISSIMA CHOIR: Sarah T.
Director: Dr. “M.”
Singer’s School: Columbus School for Girls
Singer’s Grade: 12th
Singer’s Favorite Song: Yale’s New Blue Arrangement of Scarborough Fair
Singer’s Accomplishments this Month:
Awesome leader! Beautiful singing! Great social secretary! Super brownie baker! Sarah is a charter member of Bellissima. She has been a member of the group for 4 years, and is the only charter member left in the group. Everyone else has graduated and are singing in college ensembles.