Class of 1993 Alumni

J.P. Taravella High School
Band & Orchestra

Alumni

Class of 1993

Brown, Jenny
Bassoon
I own my own business as a residential appraiser in Sunrise, FL. In 1995 I married a trombone player from Hialeah-Miami Lakes H.S.,
Gustavo Vilchez. Our daughter Ema was born November 18, 1997 and is now in Kindergarten.

Chambers, Channel
Alto Saxophone
Received Bachelor of Music Education and BA in English from Oberlin Conservatory. Currently Internet Content Manager, Central Carolina Bank in Durham, North Carolina

Cornella, Keith
Guitar/String Bass/Percussion
Received degree in composition and arranging from Berklee College of Music.
Being part of the JPT band program fostered many skills that have served him well in music and in life.
Keith is making his living in the Boston area as a composer and musician with various ensembles.

Davidson, Adina
Bb Clarinet
Graduated from FSU with an MS degree in Special Education, recently moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, working towards a PhD in Early Childhood, Families, and Literacy.

Francis-Vandiver, Holly
French Horn
I graduated from UF in 1997 with a Bachelor's degree in Elem. Ed. and in 1998 with a Master of Ed. degree. I currently teach fifth grade. I married former JPT band alumni Scott Vandiver (Class of 1992).

Grimaudo, Traci
Flute
Married to Mario Dornford (Class of 1992), three kids. Currently attending nursing school.

Gutierrez, Camilo
Euphonium
Graduated from Florida State University with a double major in International Business and Spanish, 1999. Joined the Marine Corps Reserve in 1997 as an Amphibious Assault Tank Driver. My reserve unit is in Jacksonville, FL. Finishing up my 5th year of an 8 year contract. Possibility of being mobilized to Iraq if we go to war. I live and work in Washington, DC for Affiliated Computer Services.

Hofsommer, Katie
Bb Clarinet
Attended University of Florida, currently living in Valley Village, California.

Leuthauser, Amy
Clarinet
I went to the College of William and Mary in Virginia, and then got my masters's at the Medical College of Virginia. I am now in my third year of medical school here in Richmond. I am getting married in August, and hope to return to Florida for residency.

Spran-Manske, Catherine
Alto/Bari Saxophone
I graduated from the University of Kentucky with my bachelor degree in nursing. I currently work in the intensive care unit at Martin Memorial Hospital in Stuart,Fl. My husband and I have been happily married since May 2001.

Kesten-Springer, Stephanie
French Horn
I went to UF after high school, and came home after 4 years and finished my degree in Hospitality Management at FIU. I am currently working on my MBA and am employed as a Director of Human Resources for Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

St. Cavish, Carrie
Euphonium
Attended F.I.T in New York - currently working as Product Development Manager (kid's footwear) for Footstar in New Jersey.