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Director/Choreographer: Joe Cashetta
Joe Cashetta is a dedicated and enthusiastic choreographer who is thrilled to be in his third year with Spark of Class. His journey in dance began with Spark of Class in 2017, where he first fell in love with the art of choreography. From 2020 to 2022, Joe served as the lead dance captain for Grove City High School’s Touch of Class, where he played a crucial role in shaping the group’s performances and fostering a collaborative spirit among the dancers.
Currently, Joe is balancing his time as a Communications student at The Ohio State University with his commitment to his show choir group. Despite his busy schedule, he dedicates significant time and effort to ensure that the group’s performance is outstanding. Joe is deeply invested in creating a memorable experience for the members of Spark of Class and is excited to see how this year unfolds for the team.
Director/Arranger: Madelyn Jarrell
Director/Arranger: Madelyn Jarrell
Madelyn Jarrell is a vocalist and audio engineer with a lifelong passion for vocals and performance. She spent five years performing in show choir, beginning in eighth grade and continuing throughout high school. Madelyn then attended Berklee College of Music, where she studied Vocal Performance, before earning her Bachelor’s degree in Music Technology from Capital University.
Professionally, Madelyn works as an audio engineer, specializing in vocal production, editing, and mixing. After serving as a Co-Assistant Director last season, she now serves as Co-Director alongside Joe Cashetta, arranging all of the music for this year’s show and working primarily with the students on learning and developing their vocals. Madelyn loves that she’s able to bring her background in show choir, vocal performance, and professional audio into her work with Spark of Class. She looks forward to helping students grow in confidence, musicianship, and performance while creating a show they can be proud of.
Director: Amy Rist
Director: Amy Rist
Amy is the Director of Vocal Music at Jackson Middle School. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Miami University (Ohio) and her Master of Science in School Counseling from The University of the Southwest. She has been teaching for 29 years, with experience teaching all grades k-12. She has also directed musicals at various community theatres in Indiana and Ohio. She has led church choirs in Connersville, Indiana, and Grove City, OH. This is her 10th year directing Spark of Class.
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