About Me


A Passing Moment in the Life of Chris

 

 

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

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"

Some scenes from "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

 

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

K3CMC - (Web Site) - Past the Test! & Upgraded to a "General Class" Amateur Radio License - FCC effective date: 03/21/2006

 

Chris Singing "I'm Henry The 8th, I Am" Chris Singing "Some Enchanted Evening" From South Pacific Chris Singing "This Nearly Was Mine From South Pacific" Boy's Speaking Contest Highlights from the Last School Concert Homemade Violin Project Chris Singing "Into The Woods"
I'm Henry The 8th, I Am

 

Some Enchanted Evening

 

This Nearly Was Mine

 

Boy's Speaking Contest The Last School Concert 2004 Homemade Violin

 

Into The Woods