Letter from the Executive Director
Welcome to Juneteenth Jams!
Thank you for joining us as we celebrate another incredible season of music, creativity, and community. The first half of tonight's concert features some of our students' favorite pieces from this year, along with a few fresh selections that showcase their growth and artistry.
The second half is where things get especially exciting. Our students created original backing tracks together in GarageBand and will be performing solos and improvisations over them live. We're thrilled to feature an improvisational dancer who will bring movement and energy to these student-created works. To add another layer of creativity, tonight’s performance will also be turned into a music video and you’ll all be in it! So feel free to interact with the cameraman, Luke!
We're also excited to announce that Season 7 is officially happening! Thank you for supporting our mission and helping us create meaningful musical experiences for young artists. We hope you'll continue this journey with us—and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to stay connected with everything happening next.
Megan Wetzel
Executive Director
The Orchestra:
Conducted by Norman Murri-Cardwell
Violin I
Anna McCracken
Claudia Bowles
Chris Shaw
Megan Wetzel
Denise Carter
Violin II
Amiyah Mattox
Robyn Jackson
Kevin Hagens
Viola
Myken Thomas
Chloe Moore
Arman Bhargava
Cello
Savannah Freeman
Duduca Taborda
Bass
Donovan Egelhoff
Megan Pantchev
Debut Students
Violin
Emerson Cole
Addie Braxton
Ani Dorohoff
Cello
Gregory Adams
Bass
Taylor Mattox
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Wanna Join the Classical Crossover Crew? 🎶
We’re not your average orchestra. At the Columbus Cultural Orchestra (CCO), we teach strings with a hip hop heartbeat, blending classical training with the music students actually love, like R&B, jazz, hip hop, and original tracks they help create.
This is music education remixed:
✅ Learn violin, viola, cello, or bass from top-tier instructors
✅ Build skills in improv, composition, and GarageBand production
✅ Perform music by Black composers and legendary artists
✅ Get paid for rehearsals, concerts, and gigs
✅ Be part of a team where every voice matters
Debut Strings is for beginners and intermediate beginners.
Columbus Cultural Orchestra is for intermediate and advanced players.
Whether your child dreams of performing, composing, or just wants a creative outlet, they’ll gain confidence, discipline, and community that lasts a lifetime.
The Program
Brandenburg Concerto # 3, Movt. 1-Moderato
J.S. Bach
Relationship Movement 1
Symphony No. 5, Movt. 1-Allegro - Beethoven/Arr. Stephen Spottswood
It’s Love - Jill Scott/Arr. Stephen Spottswood
Runaway -Kanye West/Arr. Stephen Spottswood
-Just an - Interlude-/Arr. Stephen Spottswood
Before I Let Go - Frankie Beverly & Maze/Arr. Stephen Spottswood
Back That - Juvenile/Arr. Stephen Spottswood
Never Too Much
Luther Vandross/Arr. Stephen Spottswood
Halfcrazy
Musiq Soulchild/Arr. Stephen Spottswood
17 Days
Prince/Arr. Asa Simpson-Cole
Four Women
Nina Simone/Arr. Mark Lomax II
Wizard Blues
Norgaard/Arr. Norman Cardwell
Intermission
Just Cabbage
California Strings
Asaaaaaaa
Astro Flo
Super Tuff
Special Thank You
Brian Kozicki - Lights and Sound
Luke Silva - Videography
David Turner - Photographer
All Our Parent Volunteers!
Audience Evaluation
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Filling out our audience evaluation form helps us keep the shows fresh, turn up the quality, and most importantly, secure those grants so we can keep bringing this fire to the stage.
🎯 Your feedback = better concerts + more opportunities for our musicians.
Thank you for being part of the Classical Crossover Crew. 💛🖤
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Heather Spencer
Kelly McLennon
Ludia Dorelien
Cena Baker
Barbara Dukes
Eileen Crosbie
Carlos Philpott
Jihan Thomas
Deborah Price
Sharon Rice
Mary Nelson
Elena Smith
Alexis I Douglas
JIhan Thomas
Lisa Adams
Ashton Hood
Kevin Andrew
Donovan Egelhoff