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Ella Martin

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I am a 15 year old reader, writer, singer/songwriter, musician, actor, soccer player and theoretical physics enthusiast. I have interests in the arts, literature, science and law. I look for opportunities where I can contribute and make the world a better place. I am an honors student, a CREAVO member of the VOENA children's choir, a Credo High student council member and a member of Credo High's Drama Club. I am also the founder of Credo High's A Capella club. Soccer has been suspended this year due to COVID-19 but I have plans to play again as soon as it is safe to do so. I am thankful for the love and support that I receive from my family, friends and teachers.

Education

Credo High

High School
2020 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
    • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
    • Music Performance, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Arts

    • Dream career goals:

      singer, songwriter

      Sports

      Soccer

      Club
      2015 – 20183 years

      Awards

      • 2nd Place West Coast Sonoma County Championship

      Basketball

      Intramural
      2019 – 20201 year

      Awards

      • MSSL Championship 2019-2020

      Arts

      • Independent

        Painting
        Sonoma County Fair, original paintings have one many 1st places and 1 best in show
        2010 – Present
      • Creavo member VOENA Children's Choir, studied piano, guitar, violin and voice, 6th Street Playhouse, Sonoma Arts Live, Sebastopol Charter School, Credo High School, Independent

        Music
        Multiple performances VOENA children's choir (Napa Valley Opera House, Lincoln Theater, Empress Theater) including instrumental and vocal solo work as well as original compositions., Oliver, Annie, 13 The Musical, Credo High School talent showcase, Sebastopol Charter School Strings Concerts including performances at Weill Hall
        2014 – Present
      • Sebastopol School of Ballet

        Dance
        Sebastopol Ballet Nutcracker, Annie, Oliver, 13 The Musical
        2016 – 2018
      • 6th Street Playhouse, Sonoma Arts Live, Cinnabar Theater, A.C.T., Sonoma State University, Sebastopol Charter School, Credo High School, Independent

        Acting
        Annie, Oliver, 13 the Musical, Much Ado about Nothing, Charlotte's Web, Roma Amour, A Virtual Whodunit, The Audition, Check Please, Babes in the Woods, The Pokey Little Puppy
        2010 – Present

      Public services

      • Volunteering

        Sonrise Equestrian Foundation — vocals and guitar as part of their annual fundraiser with the VOENA children's choir
        2019 – 2019
      • Volunteering

        Voena Children's Choir for A New Day for Children — I volunteered to perform (guitar and vocals) at their annual fundraiser
        2018 – 2018
      • Advocacy

        independent — I organized a bake sale together with some of my friends. We donated all of the money we made to the Redwood Empire Food Bank.
        2018 – 2018
      • Volunteering

        Sebastopol Library — I helped to file books and to organize display books to grab young reader's attention.
        2018 – 2019

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Politics

      Volunteering

      Philanthropy

      Entrepreneurship

      Kap Slap "Find Your Sound" Music Grant
      Everyone wants money. That's a universal truth. However, most people want money in order to do nothing. I'd like money to do more. Music is the only thing I want to do. If money wasn't an issue, I'd be recording an album I've already written, just with the help of a professional inside a quality studio. I want to create a work that lasts- even if it's just one album or collection of songs, I want to contribute something to the world knowing that it's top quality. My whole life, I've grown up listening to people's stories and songs; whether indie, rock, country, pop, or jazz, everyone has one record that represents them. No matter what is written in the past or future, that one record alone is an extraordinary contribution to society because it's theirs. There will never be another like it, because each person is a unique individual. It may be ambitious, but my dream is to spend my life striving for that one record. It would be an honor to reach at least a single listener; to write a song that seems to soundtrack their life, that they fall in love to or dedicate to a friend. If there's no big breakthrough, there'll still be some success- if you shoot for the stars, you can at least land on the moon. But success isn't the point. I love making music, and being able to continue that would mean the world to me. However, money is a limitation. So, if money wasn't an issue, I think that is what I would do. Spend the rest of my days writing and producing music, hoping that it will impact at least one life for the better.