Christopher Michael Cinquini

08/17/1987	Born: Christopher Michael Cinquini Birthplace: Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, PA
1990 - 1993	Performed on a local television show as part of a group of kids known as "The Teeny Boppers" - Sang songs and told jokes on approximately two hundred shows. (see a clip) / TV Screen Shot / 1990 Easter photo
1995 Summer	Began studying the violin at the age of seven. Took private lessons from Mr. Sun at the Darlington Fine Arts Center, Media, PA
1995 - 1996	Third Grade - Joined the Hillsdale Elementary School Orchestra - First Violin. Third Place - Cub Scouts "Pinewood Derby" (3rd out of 105 cars).
1996 - 1997	Fourth Grade - continued playing first violin in the Hillsdale Elementary School Orchestra and the Honors Orchestra. Began taking private violin lessons from Mrs. Adrianna Park Joined: Honors Chorus First Place - Cub Scouts "Pinewood Derby" (best out of 100 cars). my #1 car Year #1 - Summer Orchestra Camp at Rowan University
1997 - 1998	Fifth Grade - continued playing first violin in the Hillsdale Elementary School Orchestra and the Honors Orchestra. continued with Honors Chorus Acting: Played the part of "Louis Leonowens" (the school teacher's son) in the Henderson High School Musical Production of "The King and I" Sang: "I Whistle a Happy Tune" and "Getting to Know You" Year #2 - Summer Orchestra Camp at Rowan University
1998 - 1999	Sixth Grade - Joined the Stetson Middle School Orchestra and the Select Strings Orchestra - First Violin. Year #3 - Summer Orchestra Camp at Rowan University
1999 - 2000	Seventh Grade - continued playing first violin in the Stetson Middle School Orchestra and the Select Strings Orchestra. Joined the Chester County Youth Orchestra - First Violin Acting: Played the "Artful Dodger" in the Stetson Middle School Musical Production of "Oliver!" Sang: "Consider Yourself" - "I'd Do Anything for You" - "Be Back Soon" Year #4 - Summer Orchestra Camp at Rowan University
2000 - 2001	Eighth Grade - continued playing first violin in the Stetson Middle School Orchestra and the Select Strings Orchestra. Continued playing first violin in the Chester County Youth Orchestra. Year #5 - Summer Orchestra Camp at Rowan University
2001 - 2002	Ninth Grade - joined the Henderson High School Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra (playing clarinet) and the Senior Strings Orchestra - First Violin. Continued playing first violin in the Chester County Youth Orchestra. Joined Chorus Acting: Played in the Henderson High School Musical Production of "Once Upon a Mattress" Also played in the Pit Orchestra and worked with Stage Crew. Year #6 - Summer Orchestra Camp at Rowan University Had a chance to fly a vintage 1946 Piper Club Airplane
2002 - 2003	Tenth Grade - continued playing first violin in the Henderson School Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra (playing clarinet) and the Senior Strings Orchestra. Joined High School Marching Band (Percussion) Henderson won first place in the 2002 Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship. Acting: Played the "Chief Justice" in the Henderson High School Musical Production of "Of Thee I Sing" Sang: "Of Thee I Sing" Elected Vice President of the Tri M (Modern Music Masters). Year #7 - Summer Orchestra Camp at Rowan University Passed the test for an Amateur Radio License: K3CMC - (Web Site)
2003 - 2004	Eleventh Grade - continued playing first violin in the Henderson School Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and the Senior Strings Orchestra. Continued as a member of the High School Marching Band (Percussion) Henderson won fourth place in the 2003 Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship. Accepted into District Orchestra - Second Violin Began taking private violin lessons from Prof. Sylvia Ahramjien at West Chester University. - Joined the West Chester University Orchestra Acting: Played the lead roll of "Emile de Becque" in the Henderson High School Musical Production of "South Pacific" Sang: "Some Enchanted Evening" - "This Nearly was Mine" Also worked with the Stage Crew February 28th, 2004 (Saturday - 8:45 AM) Passed my Driver's Test! February 29th, 2004 (Sunday - 7:00 PM) First concert as a West Chester University Orchestra Member. March 18, 19 & 20, 2004 - First Violin Pit Orchestra (first job as a paid musician) - "No, No, Nanette" - Garnet Valley High School. Elected President of the Tri M (Modern Music Masters). Science Project - Homemade Violin Spent 21 Days on a tour of Europe as a member of the American Music Abroad Honors Chorus and Symphony Band group.
2004 - 2005	Twelfth Grade - continued playing first violin (Concertmaster, First Chair) in the Henderson School Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra. Second Chair (first violin) in the Senior Strings Orchestra. Continued as a member of the "Henderson Marching Warriors" (Percussion Captain - Lead Snare Drum) Henderson won first place in the 2004 Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship. Elected "Senior Class Musician" and "Senior Class Actor" by the 2004/2005 Senior Class of Henderson High School. Made both District Orchestra and Regional Orchestra. Acting: Played main Characters - "Prince Charming" and "The Wolf" in the Henderson High School Musical Production of "Into the Woods" First Runner Up... Boy's Speaking Contest Henderson High School 04/21/2005 Colleges Applications: (Major: Aerospace Engineering) 1 - Penn State University (Main Campus, State College, PA) - Accepted 12/16/04 2 - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona, FL) - Accepted 11/23/04 3 - Florida Institute of Technology (Melbourne, FL) - Accepted 11/10/2004 Mailed Decision forms to attend Penn State University (Main Campus) - 01/11/2005 Registered at Penn State University (Main Campus) 05/19/2005 Highlights from the Last School Orchestra Concert Henderson HS - 05/25/2005 "My Life So Far" - Henderson High School Graduation - 06/09/2005
2005 - 2006	Penn State University (Main Campus) - Major: Aerospace Engineering First Day at PSU - 08/23/2205 = Blue Band Audition - Snare Drum Became a member of the PSU Blue Band (Percussion) - 08/24/2005 Blue Band Percussion "Corner" - Beaver Stadium 09/10/2005 My Penn State Web Site K3CMC - (Web Site) - Passed the Test! & Upgraded to a "General Class" Amateur Radio License - FCC effective date: 03/21/2006
2006 - 2007	Penn State University (Main Campus) - Major: Music Education Changed Major to Music Education - Housing in West Halls (Watts Building) My Penn State Web Site K3CMC - (Web Site) - Passed the Test! & Upgraded to the highest level "Extra Class" Amateur Radio License - FCC effective date: 02/26/2007
2007 - 2008	Penn State University (Main Campus) - Major: Music Education Continued playing with the Penn State Blue Band and both the PSU Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestras Began giving private violin and piano lessons - May 2008
2008 - 2009	Penn State University (Main Campus) - Major: Music Education Continued playing with the Penn State Blue Band and both the PSU Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestras