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Erin Ackerman
Since I stopped singing with CCC, I graduated high school in 2002 and moved
on to college at Fredonia State. I received a Bachelor's Degree in English in
May of 2005 and a Master's Degree in English and Literature in December of 2006.
I am currently pursuing another Bachelor's in French, since I can't seem to
leave school. I plan on working in international business, teaching English as a
second language, or finding a use for my language aptitude with the US
Government. I haven't been to France yet, but I plan to go as soon as funds will
allow. I'm also considering serving in the Peace Corps. I'm not married, but I
have a lovely apartment in Fredonia out in the country and it's filled with more
books than anything else.
Megan (Potter) Allen
Since CCC, I have graduated from PVHS and went on to Cedarville University.
I graduated from CU with a bachelor degree in biology. I am currently working as
a lab assistant formulating various house cleaning products. I have been married
for over three years to my wonderful husband Scott. On January 10th, our
beautiful, baby boy Joshua was born.
Cassie Apthorpe
After high school, I attended the University of Cincinnati’s
College-Conservatory of Music where I received a BFA in Theatre Stage Management
in 2002. After that I moved to New York City and I have worked on the stage
management teams of many productions around the country as well as on Broadway.
This fall I will be working on The Radio City Christmas Spectacular for my third
year in a row.
CCC was an incredible experience and I’m grateful to have been a part of it
during it’s first seven years. I think my favorite memories from Chorale are
Princeton, Carmina Burana, and those King Concert Hall Christmas Concerts. I
hope I can make it back for the reunion!
www.cassieapthorpe.com
Sarah (Eimers) Ball
Since Chorale, I have graduated high school (obviously) and moved to Lima, Ohio
and became a research technician, doing biomedical research for companies
globally. I really enjoy my job. By the time the reunion comes around I will
then be married to a wonderful gentleman named Mar. We have a quaint apartment
in a town called Ft. Shawnee with a pittbull/boxer mixed puppy and 2 kitty
cats. We work at the same laboratory. I spend a lot of time with my sister and
planting my garden, as well as "puppy school" and training horses with my
sister. I for one would like to come back to the concert, assuming that my work
schedule will allow time off at the time!
Rick Barton
I left CCC after my seventh grade year at MGHS. I am now a senior and
planning to go off to collage. I've moved from on stage to back stage and am now
the Stage Manager/Light Technician for my school.
Marjorie (Westman) Bohn
I stopped singing in CCC when I was sixteen. Since then I attended SUNY
Fredonia for my undergraduate and graduate studies and I have taught music in
the public schools in Northern Virginia, and Lyndonville, and Lakeshore, New
York. I am currently the Elementary Vocal Director at Brocton Central School.
I have been married for seven years to my wonder husband Andrew. We have a four
year old son Jeremy and a seven month old daughter Marencia. I am very excited
to be joining the CCC staff in the fall. I will be directing the Prep Choir.
Laura Brautigam
I graduated from Huntington University in Huntington, IN, with a degree in
Theatre Performance and a minor in Vocal Performance. I'm currently living in
Pittsburgh, PA, where I'm acting and waitressing. I've done about 8 professional
and semi-professional shows so far (2 were musicals) and I can't wait to do
more!
Brittany Burchett
After chorale I graduated from Silver Creek in 2004. Now I am about to
graduate with a degree in Communications from Medaille College. I currently
work at Star 102.5 as the morning show producer with Rob Lucas. I am looking
forward to the concert and to seeing everyone again!
Robert Carlson
After CCC, I moved to Louisville, Kentucky. Where I went to high school and
graduated in 2006. I am now currently a sophomore at the University of
Louisville majoring in voice with a minor in international business. I miss the
fun times and fun people in the chorale. The chorale has made me a better person
and a better musician!
Jared Caruso
I graduated from Maple Grove. I'm about to graduate from JCC. I will be
attending Mercyhurst majoring in Anthropology. I work at Heritage Green and I
play the bagpipes and guitar. Piano is on the backburner for now. I have 2
year old dreadlocks :)
Tanya Coleman
finishing high school and getting ready for college!!!!!!
Lauren Cooper
As of May 14th I am now considered an alumni of the chorale. After seven years
my time in the group has come to an end. I'm still a senior at glorious Silver
Creek, and I just finished my 3-1-3 year at SUNY Fredonia. Next year I'll be
attending SUNY Fredonia, but I still haven't heard if I made it into the Musical
Theatre program. (crossed fingers) If you couldn't tell I'm planning to get a
bachelor's in Musical Theatre. Around the time of the Alumni concert I will also
be auditioning to get into Juiliard.
Erik Danielson
Well, I got through sixth grade before my voice changed, ending my time with
Chorale, but now I'm finishing my Junior year of high school, and I'm heavily
involved in the musical and choral programs at FHS.
Sarah Eimers
Just living in Ohio :)
Brian Fisher
I will be finishing up my first year at Jamestown Community College and when I
finish, I will transfer to either Brockport or Oswego for a degree in
meteorology.
Katie Fisher
After graduating from high school I went on to Genesee CC in Batavia for one
year studying education and playing softball for the cougars. The following fall
I attended and graduated with an associates from Jamestown CC. I decided then to
take a year off from school and have been working in North East and Erie, PA.
This fall I will be attending full time at Fredonia studying English and
Childhood Education to finish up the last 2 years I have. I am so excited for
the concert and look forward to seeing everyone. Its been a long time....
Lauren (Hayden) Fox
I was a member of CCC in it's founding years of 1988 & 89. I graduated
from Silver Creek in 1997 and went on to get my Bachelors and Masters degrees in
Music from SUNY Fredonia. I returned to CCC during my undergraduate years at
Fredonia through a conducting intership during their 2001-02 season. I also
attended camp those years as a counselor and recreation coordinator. Mrs.
Krestic was my music teacher for every level of my education
(Kindergarten-college!), and has been a tremendous influence on me
professionally and personally. I have taught music at the elementary level in
Jamestown and Lakeshore schools, and I'm now finishing my third year as a music
teacher at Iroquois Middle School in Elma, NY. I teach general music and chorus
for grades 6-8, as well as direct our annual musicals. I really love my job! I
live in Blasdell with my husband Mike and our two dogs Hayley and Jade.
Anna Galofaro
After graduating from highschool I went on to study Massage Therapy at
Trocaire College in South Buffalo for 2 years. I graduated with honors with an
Associates degree in Applied Science. I am currently studying to take my NYS
Board Exams and National Board Exams to become a Licensed Massage Therapist.
After I pass my exams I am hoping to go back to school for a Business degree so
that sometime down the road I can own my own Health Spa. I also plan on
relocating down south (possibly North Carolina) after I have finished school. As
far as my "free time" goes, I have spent some time traveling the country and
going to concerts with friends. I cannot wait for a CCC reunion! I do see some
people from time to time (brittany-my best friend) but it would be great to sing
with everyone again :O)
Justin Gloss
I've been happily working through 8th
grade and am very excited to join back up with the CCC!!!!!!!!!
Pete Greenwald
After CCC I moved to Atlanta Georgia and spent some time playing drums for
various people and on a few different albums. Since then I have moved to texas
(August 05') and gotten married (May 12, 07'). I am now finishing up my
commercial pilots licence and am on my way to being a flight instructor and an
aircraft mechanic. My wife Ashley and I are hoping to move overseas and work
with a mission aviation organization in either Africa or Indonesia.
Alicia Hardenburg
I left at the end of my senior year after 10 years of singing, and currently am
a sophomore at SUNY Geneseo, studying to become a Spanish teacher. I'm keeping
music in my life by singing in the women's choir there. I'll be spending next
semester in Spain, but I should be back in time for the concert (and hopefully
the rehearsals too)!
Janine Hardenburg
After 10 glorious years as a member of
the CCC I graduated from Brocton in 2006. I am currently a sophomore at SUNY
Geneseo where I am pursuing a degree in Music with a focus on Conducting, and
perhaps a minor in PSYC. I keep busy with flute, piano, and voice lessons as
well as being a member of the women's chorus, wind ensemble, and flute choir.
After Geneseo I plan on getting my masters in conducting and picking up a
teaching certificate too. I can't wait for the alumni concert...ALL 4 HARDENBURG
KIDS SHOULD BE THERE! =)
Justin Hardenburg
Since I left the CCC... Not much has happened, to be perfectly honest. I
continued high school, and am still doing so. For the first half of my senior
year, I was an exchange student in Japan, but other than that, I've not been
doing much above or beyond what one would expect a high school senior to do.
Nicholas Hardenburg
After the CCC, I spent a year in Germany as an exchange student in lieu of
my senior year of high school. Returning to the US for college, I attended the
Rochester Institute of Technology, where I was a member of the Brick City
Singers a cappella group. I graduated from RIT last year, and am working and
living in Rochester, NY as an audio engineer. Also, last fall, I got married,
and on April 5th, my wife and I welcomed the birth of our first child, Benjamin!
Amanda Hardy
April (Plucinski) Ita
Since I left CCC I graduated from SCCS. I went to college at JCC and received my
Associates in Business Admin. I moved to Southern California and got a job in a
Design Center for a home building company for a couple of years. The company
closed down and I started taking classes at Palomar College. I'm currently a
nanny for a couple of families. I just recently got married and enjoy living in
California. The weather is amazing here. I'm looking forward to singing with
everyone at the big CCC concert in 2008.
Christopher Jabot
I have been wrapping up my high school career and filling every spare moment
with music. I am currently a member of our school band, jazz ensemble, chamber
choir, madrigal singers, vocal jazz octet, men's quartet, and saxophone quartet.
I went to Area All-State last year for band and am doing so again this year (on
alto saxophone). I will also be attending the All-State Festival as a Bass 1 in
the Mixed Chorus. I am
really looking forward to the chance to be a singer in this group again!
Jonathon Jaszczak
Since I started CCC in September of 2001, I had a passion for music. I was
in CCC for 3 and a 1/2 years. I am officially a Junior at Dunkirk HS and I thank
Mrs. Nancy Krestic for opening so many doors for me! :)
Beth Jolles
Since leaving CCC I graduated from Silver Creek in 2002. Went onto SUNY
Fredonia for Music Education (lol go figure) . Graduated from Fredonia in 2006
and I filled in teaching elementary music for another former CCC member,
Marjorie Bohn while she was on her maternity leave from Brocton. Lucky for me
some friends who moved down to Charlotte, NC were looking out for a job for me.
One happened to open up at their school and within a matter of days I was
driving down for an interview. I now live in Huntersville, NC where I bought a
house!!!! I teach elementary music and have a great boyfriend who is stationed
at Fort Bragg, NC and is in the 82nd Airborne. I’ll be finishing my Masters in
Music at either Greensboro or East Carolina University.
Brittany Jolles
Since leaving CCC I graduated from Silver Creek High School and am now attending
the University at Albany. I am majoring in US History and have kept
singing by joining the University Chorale.
Levi Jones
I'm currently a sophomore at Silver
Creek. I am in the school chorus and I am learning to play the piano from Mrs.
Krestic herself :) In school I play football and basketball. Looking forward to
seeing everyone.
Zach Jones
Since I left CCC I have graduated from
High School and am now a freshmen at SUNY Fredonia. I am majoring in music
education. CCC has helped make me the musician I am today. Through CCC I have
made so many friends as well as memories, I can't wait to see everyone.
Malachi Livermore
I am currently a junior at Cassadaga Valley and have been pursuing music
through the Valley Minstrels and school musicals.
Margaret (Meg) Wagner Maggitti
Since I left CCC, I graduated from Fredonia High School, and am now in my
senior year at Ithaca College, with a major in Recreation Management. I still
love to sing, although it's hard to get into any groups here, with Ithaca being
a music school and all! That being said, I really can't wait to sing with
everyone again! =)
Leslie Marino
I attended FSU as a vocal performance major for a year before changing my major
to psychology, however music performance always remained a large part of my
life. I am currently living in Fredonia with my fiancé.
Lindsie Matekovich
I attended Jamestown Community College for over a year but then I moved to
Vancouver, Washington. I am currently a manager/trainer at a local restaurant
in Vancouver. I don't do any singing any more, but I do keep up my drawing and
painting that I so love. If things work out, I may enroll in college out here
- possibly in the xray tech field.
Melissa (Gullo) Matney
After leaving CCC I graduated from Silver Creek High school in 1999, JCC in
2001, and Fredonia State in 2003 (with a social work degree). I then worked as a
social worker for several years. I married my high school sweetheart, Ian and
have one son who was born in 2006 and currently are expecting baby #2. I now
stay home and am a full time mom! We live in Silver Creek. Thanks Mrs. Krestic
and Mr. Bromsted for the opportunity to sing with such a great group of people!
Dan McCarthy
Well Since these 5 years out of Chautauqua Children's Chorale. I have graduated
from Dunkirk High. I will be attending Jamestown Community College. Then Either
transfer to Fredonia or Potsdam and pursue in a double major (Vocal and Guitar)
for Music Education.
Hayley Mucha
I am attending Houghton College. I am a biology major and I hope to go on to
Physician Assistant School.
Gracia Nash
Still living in Fredonia and still in High School. I'm a junior this year
and I'm still singing. Nothing too exciting, it'll be cool to see everyone
again! =)
Rachel Nash
Since I left CCC, I've graduated high school and left for college at Rochester
Institute of Technology. I'm majoring in New Media Design in Honors and loving
it! I really feel like it's what I was meant to do.
Jordan Naudasher
Since I left CCC i have been working hard at sports and school I'm currently a
freshman at Silver Creek High School. I look forward to seeing everyone.
Courtney (Potter) Nicholl
I have my bachelor's degree in Music Education from Cedarville University. I was
also married this past January 6th. My husband is a church music pastor at a
church with 3,000 members. He also has his degree from Cedarville University. We
are currently living in Centerville, Ohio which is a suburb of Dayton, Ohio.
Right now I am teaching first grade music in a new school in Centerville. I play
flute and penny whistle in our church orchestra, direct a K-1 children's
chorale, and sing in our church choir. Music is a huge part of our lives! Thanks
Mrs. Krestic for inspiring me to be a music teacher!
Karli Olsen
I have been attending Jamestown Community College
and will graduate in May 2007 with an associates in Childhood Education. I will
be attending Canisius College beginning in the Fall of 2007 and plan to major in
Special Education with a Masters in Deaf Education in preparation for a career
as a T.O.D. (Teacher of the Deaf). I look forward to the alumni concert and have
been waiting patiently since my last day as a chorale member.
Emily O'Neil
I have graduated from Fredonia High School and am now enrolled as a freshmen
at SUNY Fredonia!
Sarah Opie
I graduated high school in 2005. I am now a
junior at Fredonia State and have been working for my sister babysitting my
brand new nephew and taking and teaching dance lessons. I'm excited to see
everyone again!!!
David Ortendahl
Well, after successfully navigating the waters of good ol' Fredonia High School
and graduating in 2001 I attended a little college in Massachusetts called MCLA.
MCLA(Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts) in North Adams, MA was a fantastic
school Business and Fine & Performing Arts (Conc- Arts Management). I helped
start a quartet there freshmen year and met my now-fiancé while in the group! (I
also write this with 15 days left until the wedding!)... Other than Jazz Band,
Band, Choir, Quartet, and (of course) regular classes, I finally made it out in
2005.
After graduating, I attended Suffolk University for my Masters in Business
Administration (MBA) for Marketing (class of '07). While doing grad school, I
also achieved a job as an Assistant Director of Student Activities at Curry
College. I've been building up my agency contact list while bringing a variety
of acts to Curry and am considering starting my own business after recovering
from the wedding!
Mrs. K- If you know me at all- there should have been a limit to the words we
could enter in this box! :) CCC combined with dance when I was younger really
"set the stage" so-to-speak for my life now, and I am ever grateful.
"May the Lord Bless you and keep you..."
Eric Pasquale
Finished 8th grade and the Freshman year of Senior High, on to Sophomore- very
exciting.
Kristen Prelewicz
I graduated from Westfield High School in 2007, and I have since started
attending Valley Forge Christian College for a degree in world missions. The
college is right outside of Philadelphia - about a seven hour drive from home.
While here, I've become involved in the college choir and will be singing in an
area church's choir for the school year.
Lisa
Kammer Proctor
I got married in December of 2003 to a wonderful man from Brocton. We had one
son in February of 2005 and he joined the Marines in November 0f 2005. We moved
to South Carolina where he is currently stationed and we had another son born of
August 2005.
Catherine Riedesel
I graduated from Westfield High School in 2003, studied abroad in Bolivia for a
year in 2003-04, and am now at SUNY Fredonia studying Adolescence Education in
Social Studies/History. I also spent a semester abroad in India in 2007, and am
currently finishing up my senior year before going on to Graduate School.
Ryan Scully
Since my years in Chorale, I have finished my freshman year and am in the
midst of my sophomore year of high school at Ripley. I currently play the drums,
participate on the Senior Handbell Team, and play basketball and golf. I am
looking forward to my junior year of high school and to having my sisters,
Caitlin and Carolina, attend college in the fall. Can't wait until the
concert!!!
Alyssa Smith
When I graduated from Fredonia High School in June 2005, it also marked the
end of my 10th year as a chorale member. I was then faced with having Tuesday
evenings and the occasional Saturday morning free. Such freedom did not last
long. Part-time jobs filled those hours as I pursued the funds necessary for the
independent living and a college degree. I am presently enrolled at Fredonia
State University and Jamestown Community College to become state board certified
as an Occupational Therapist. My ultimate career aspiration is to be able to
assist physically challenged children cope with or overcome limitations. I will
forever be grateful for the opportunities and the friendships that C.C.C. mad
possible. I continue to utilize music in many of the therapies I develop for my
internships. Thank You Mrs. Krestic and Mr. Bromsted for your guidance and
wonderful memories.
Amanda Sobczyk
I just completed my junior year of high school. I've been involved in my school
musicals all through high school. I'm planning on going to college for music
education and I'm thinking of applying to SUNY Fredonia. I take private voice
and piano lessons. I truly miss the camaraderie of CCC and I cant wait for an
Alumni concert.
Jessica Sobczyk
Since I've left CCC I have graduated from Eden Jr/Sr High School in 2006. In
high school I was a cheerleader, and was very much involved in the fine arts
programs. I have a very loving boyfriend, Ben, he has stayed by my side
for almost three years now and will be home from school sometime in May. As I am
about to graduate from Genesee Community College with my two year degree,
Associates in Digital Art, I plan to transfer to a four year school to earn my
Bachelors Degree in Illustration. I have missed CCC and I can not wait to go
back for the Alumni concert, I have been looking forward to it since I left CCC.
Ethan Stowell
I finished high school and moved on to Houghton College. I graduated last year
with a Bachelor's degree in History and dual minors: Theater Communication and
Vocal Performance. Currently I am living out at Houghton working as a
substitute teacher in local schools. I am planning on going to grad school in
the next couple years.
Jessica Valvo
Well this I am a senior this year and I am attending SUNY Fredonia next year. I
am majoring in vocal performance and business management. I had the lead in
"Ragtime" this year and I am looking forward to many more experiences on stage.
I can't wait to see everyone!!!!
Jessica Yerico
Since I left chorale i have graduated from high school, and i am currently going
to be a sophomore at SUNY Fredonia, with a major in Social Studies Adolescent
Education, and minor in History.
Amanda Wickmark
Since I left CCC after eigth grade I have moved on to high school and am now in
tenth grade. I love music, I am in my school's chorus and band. I participate in
all-county and NYSSMA every year. This winter i was in a all-county women's
choir conducted by Mrs. Krestic. I have also performed in two Evening of
Theatre's and the musicals Rag Time and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat as a Narrator at my school. I am very grateful today to CCC for
starting off my singing career and cannot wait to sing with them again!
Rachel Zogaib
I moved to the town of Hamburg over
the summer and am now going to school at Hamburg Middle.:) Looking forward to
the concert!
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