Phoenix Children's
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PCC Memories:
 I have so many fond memories!  I learned so much from my director, Marc
Denton from music to leadership.
Where Are You Now?
 I am married with 3 kids.  I have been with the Mesa Police Dept for 6 years.
Testimonial:
 I joined the choir as a shy kid.  I came out of my shell and that has helped me in so
many parts of my life.
Danyelle McCrite (Eifort)
 Years Involved with PCC: 1984-1986
Amanda Carrillo
 Years Involved with PCC: 2000
PCC Memories:
 Choral Olympics in Austria
Where Are You Now?
 I am a graduate student at Northern Arizona University.
Testimonial:
 Allowed me the opportunity to do what I love which is sing.
Alondra Dominique
 Years Involved with PCC: 2003-2007
PCC Memories:
 Winter concert '05 - After singing the first song of the night, Encore choir was
standing by to sing. When it was our turn to sing, I broke my leg.
Where Are You Now?
 Going to GCC and working at McDonald's
Testimonial:
 PCC has change my perspective on what the world looks like. They have made me
a more confident person.
Rhys Gilyeat
  
Danielle Marie Ozbun
 Years Involved with PCC: 2001-2004
PCC Memories:
 Making a lot of new friends, concerts at the orpheum, churches, colleges,
competing in Germany, the D.O.M Cathedral etc... etc... etc....competing in
Germany, the D.O.M Cathedral etc... etc... etc....
Where Are You Now?
 PCC gave me confidence and spunk. Being apart of such a large group that did
such big things made me feel so important. Germany was one of the most life
enhancing experiences I have ever had. I got to do something I love, while figuring
out that I was doing it in a place that I would grow to love, while also learning,
shopping, viewing, and bonding with amazing people! PCC also taught me about
really hard work and proved how fabulous the payoff feeling truly is after all the
hard work. PCC taught me dedication, persistence, determination, better music
reading skills, great listening abilities to those around me, how to blend together as
a choir, the key to dynamics, beautiful harmonizing, and so much more!
PCC Memories:
 Germany, Austria, Italy for the World Choral Olympics.  
Where Are You Now?
 Performing variously throughout the state, recently seen in Aida as "Radames" at
the Herberger Theater in Phoenix. Will be performing at Quisisana Music Resort in
Maine during summer 2009 before attending Columbia College in Chicago
Elly Smith
 Years Involved with PCC: 1996-2004
PCC Memories:
 The trip to Germany and Texas.
Where Are You Now?
 Attending MCC to become a nurse.
Testimonial:
 I met some amazing people through PCC and have some unforgettable memories.
Trista J. Eaden
 Years Involved with PCC: 1983-1986
PCC Memories:
 Esther Haddon and the Conductor Mark Denton (I think that was his name).  They
commanded nothing but the best from us!.
Where Are You Now?
 Still alive and well in the Valley of the Sun!
Testimonial:
 I have a huge sense of pride being a part of PCC the first year it was established
and seeing that it is still going--makes me even prouder.  PCC enhanced my life in
ways I didn't realize until I got older.  It helped me connect socially with other
children my age.  It exposed me to different types of music and environments; and
taught me to appreciate that exposure.  I remember traveling all over the valley to
sing at various venues.  It was like an adventure to me.  PCC taught me the
fundamentals of music--which later gave me the formal training and confidence I
needed to continue singing successfully in high school and college.  Being a part
of PCC was an invaluable experience!.
Lucio Abruzzi
 Years Involved with PCC: 1999-2003
PCC Memories:
 1st Choral Olympics tour to Austria in 2000.
Where Are You Now?
 Currently pursuing a BFA in Dance at ASU and dancing professionally in the Valley.
Chandra Goff
 Years Involved with PCC: 1995-1998
Where Are You Now?
 Still in Phoenix. Graduating from Arizona State University in May 2009 with a
degree in Biology and Society and a minor in Chinese language.
Testimonial:
 PCC taught me teamwork, the payoffs of practice and hardwork, and the joy
music can bring us. I had so much fun in PCC. I still have a couple of friends I
got to know in PCC.
Jalyn Gagnon
 Years Involved with PCC: 2001-2002
PCC Memories:
 The big bugs that looked like watermelons at summer camp..
Where Are You Now?
 Still living in Phoenix. Currently singing with the Phoenix Girls Chorus, but would
like to return to PCC.
Patrick Rose
 Years Involved with PCC: 2005-2009
PCC Memories:
 Canadian Tour getting drenched at the water falls.
Ariana Iniguez
 Years Involved with PCC: 1999-2009
PCC Memories:
 Travelling to Germany for the Choral Olympics, singing in the Cologne Cathedral;
Meeting Mrs. Marum for the first time when I was in 2nd grade.
Ania Grodzinski
 Years Involved with PCC: 2003-2004
PCC Memories:
 Traveling to Germany and participating in the World Choral Olympics! =).
Where Are You Now?
 I am currently a freshman in college and am studying psychology at the University
of Arizona
Testimonial:
 Being a PCC member helped me to improve my singing and sight reading skills and
allowed me to travel to exciting and fun locations =)
Frank Flores
 Years Involved with PCC: 1999-2003
PCC Memories:
 My favorite memories would have to be during weekly rehearsals. It was the one
time where everyone came together to make music and occasionally have side
conversations to catch each other up on our weeks.
Where Are You Now?
 Frank is a Marketing major in the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State
University (Tempe, AZ). He's involved in the Hispanic Business Student
Association and a member of ASU's Men's Chorus..
Testimonial:
 After giving shoes to the less fortunate children of Hermosillo, Mexico, I became
more charitable and grateful for everything I have in life.
Kristin Fankhauser
 Years Involved with PCC: 2009
PCC Memories:
 Dancing with everyone at camp to “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride”
Eli Roth
 Years Involved with PCC: 2006-2009
PCC Memories:
 Everything
Sergio Manzo
 Years Involved with PCC: 2004-2010
PCC Memories:
 I have met some pretty crazy people in my lifetime, but nobody as crazy as the
members in PCC.  Although they act wacky, I find myself fitting in with them; in
fact, after 6 years of singing with them, I find comfort in calling them my second
family.  I have unbreakable friendships that will last a lifetime and the musical
experience to continue singing well after "infinite and beyond".  Texas, Washington
DC, New York, Russia, Mexico, Canada, Vermont and finally China-the memories
of laughter, love and singing will stay with me even as I grow older in time.  I'm
so glad to have this amazing past with my second family.
Ania Peters
 Years Involved with PCC: 2004-2010
PCC Memories:
 My favorite PCC memories are when we sang and danced in WalMart in Canada
and when we sang and danced the YMCA with a German Choir at  the bowling
alley.
Hanna  Williams
 Years Involved with PCC: 2003-2009
PCC Memories:
 Thanks to PCC I have been around the world.  I have so many I have met in this
program.  Friends like I have made here can never be forgotten.  I also remember
all of the wonderful performance experiences, inside jokes, mishaps, embarrassing
moments, inspirational moments and the amazing music we have been given a fest
at the end of the Canada tour and Mrs. Marum’s head touch experiment, being
home hosted in Mexico, performing at Capella Hall in Russia, singing in the church
by ground zero, Schlitterbam, teaching the Russian kids American slang, late night
heart to hearts with my girls, and so much more.

PCC has changed my life completely and I am so grateful for every moment and
every special memory.
Nick Martinez
 Years Involved with PCC: 2009-2010
PCC Memories:
 Singing “Little Drummer Boy”
Aaron Markus
 Years Involved with PCC: 2003-2005
PCC Memories:
 RON CARPENTER AND LORI LEWIS!!!!!!  I MISS THEM DEEPLY!
Where Are You Now?
 Live in NYC, for the time being, living life in Brooklyn, on a career path of a
Filmmaker. And I am making music, painting art, making movies, writing poetry
and always thinking about the amazing people I have had the pleasure of gracing
themselves in my life.
Testimonial:
 The Discipline for singing stays with me even today, and I can personally talk to
anyone, easily because of the experience of opening myself to new and awesome
experiences through PCC with Ron Carpenter.
Laynie Hamblin
 Years Involved with PCC: 2006
PCC Memories:
 Going to St. Petersburg, Russia was one of the most memorable I was still able to
be in PCC. I love it so much!
Where Are You Now?
 choir and now I'm looking for something else to join. I guess I'm kind of a drifter!.
Testimonial:
 I never knew that being in a choir could effect someone so much. Choir
performers are not just entertainers. We don't sing just so that people have
something to watch, to listen to, to do. We sing because we love it. We sing
because we know it changes people's lives. The opportunities and experiences I
had in the Phoenix Children's Chorus changes my life. It helped me understand
music. It helped me realize that I want to sing for the rest of my life, and that
music is the song of my soul.
Emily Baker
 Years Involved with PCC: 1984-1986
PCC Memories:
 I remember going to the audition when I was about 5 and I had to sing Happy
Birthday in the room all alone. I loved every minute of being in the choir. I also
remember performing at the Arizona Center.
Where Are You Now?
 I am living in Phoenix, working as an Aesthetician. I have performed in numerous
contracts with Disney Cruise Line as Cinderella and Snow White as well
performing in shows across the valley. www.emilylynnebaker.com
Testimonial:
 I have such an appreciation for choral music..
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Sabrina Hemmerling
 Years Involved with PCC: 1995
PCC Memories:
 My most treasured memories from the first and only year that I was in came about.
I also enjoyed the friends I made while in this choir.
Where Are You Now?
 Currently, I am attending Desert Vista High School and I am the Drum Major for
the DV Thunder Marching Band. My freshman year I marched  piccolo but
auditioned for drum major. My sophomore year along with the existing Senior
Drum day and a unanimous ranking of Superior from all 7 judges. I will now be
the Senior Drum Major for my Junior and Senior years. I am looking forward to
where the band will go.
Testimonial:
 Through traveling, PCC has given me the chance to see the different types of
performance jobs that are open.
Brandon Chaney
 Years Involved with PCC: 1993-1998
PCC Memories:
 I remember making great friends and having great teachers that helped me expand
my love for music.  It was a great time as a kid to travel and be involved with PCC
Where Are You Now?
 I play college Basketball for one of the top junior colleges in the State.
Testimonial:
 little faster because we were never treated like kids.  It taught me responsibility at
a young age and that's a lesson I've have taken with me as I've gotten older.
Elizabeth Taylor
 Years Involved with PCC: 2004
PCC Memories:
 The trip to Ireland!!!!
Where Are You Now?
 I am going to school to be a dental hygienist and singing with some friends in the
process of making a cd!!
Testimonial:
 I met so many great people and always had fun.  I will never forget everything
that I learned music-wise which is helping me now, and the Ireland experience was
amazing.