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Lauren Campbell

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Bio

Determined high school senior and youth musician currently attending Interlochen Arts Academy for Classical Piano Performance. Planning on pursuing a dual degree in college in music and human rights; demonstrated commitment to intersectional feminism. Strong organizational abilities with proven successes in managing a rigorous academic course load, overseeing a team of activists working to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, Independent projects for Extracurricular Activities (Girl Scouts, Colorado All State Jazz Choir, International Thespian Society, etc.), all while maintaining a rigorous training schedule as a pianist. Well-rounded and hardworking team player dedicated to serving others.

Education

Interlochen Arts Academy

High School
2023 - 2024

Grandview High School

High School
2020 - 2023

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Majors of interest:

    • Music
    • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
    • History and Political Science
    • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
    • Education, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Music

    • Dream career goals:

      Tour Manager & Performer

    • Event Manager from Mobile Nerf Arena

      Nerf Turf
      2024 – Present11 months
    • Smoothie, Juice, Bowl, Toast Crafter

      Robeks Aurora
      2023 – 2023
    • Farmers' Market Manager/Sales Associate

      Pappardelle's Pasta Co.
      2023 – 2023
    • Cherry Creek School District Lead

      Diversify Our Narrative
      2020 – 20211 year
    • Colorado State Director

      Generation Ratify
      2020 – 20211 year

    Sports

    Dancing

    Club
    2022 – 2022

    Awards

    • Dance Captain- Curtains, Grandview High School

    Arts

    • Grandview High School Jazz Choir

      Choir
      Acapalooza
      2022 – 2023
    • Piano
      2011 – Present
    • Denver Youth Artist's Orchestra

      Orchestra
      Side-By-Side with the Colorado Symphony
      2021 – 2022
    • Grandview High School Bravo Entertainers

      Acting
      2023 – 2023
    • Grandview High School Chambers Choir

      Choir
      Colorado Music Educator's Association
      2022 – 2023
    • Grandview High School Performing Arts

      Acting
      Freaky Friday, The Visit, The Anatomy of Gray, Curtains: High School Version, A Midsummer Night's Dream
      2021 – 2023
    • Interlochen Arts Camp

      Music
      2021 – 2023
    • The Juilliard School, Nord-Anglia Education

      Music
      The Juilliard Winter Festival
      2021 – 2021

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      National Honor Society — Member
      2023 – Present
    • Public Service (Politics)

      NoOn115 — Text and Phone banker
      2020 – 2020
    • Advocacy

      Girl Scouts — Co-President of Girl Scout Silver Award
      2019 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    David Foster Memorial Scholarship
    Darin David Drown, or as many students lovingly call him, "Triple D", was my high school choir teacher. He was incomparable. Although Colorado's Grandview High School did not specialize in the performing arts, the faculty's output proved otherwise. Mr. Drown consistently helped direct the fall musicals (whether in the pit or leading vocal rehearsals), which annually sold out to crowds of approximately 500. He worked with students on audition materials for All-State Choir auditions and, most notably, Mr. Drown created an empire of choirs at Grandview. His top three choirs (Jazz Choir, Chambers Choir, and Bella Voce) have ranked as some of the strongest in the state, especially in recent years. I was in Bella Voce my sophomore year and was lucky enough to travel to compete against other Colorado choirs. That year, Mr. Drown's choirs swept -- first place in four categories. The following year (my junior year), I was in the Jazz and Chambers Choir, and Grandview's strain of dominance continued. Last year, Grandview Jazz students held 14 of the 48 Colorado All-State Jazz Choir spots, which beat the state record established by the previous year's Jazz Choir. All-State Jazz Choir provided incredible networking opportunities. I was personally approached by college recruiters after I sang a solo at the culminating concert. It's so rare to encounter a teacher with as much drive and passion that it rubs off onto their students, but this was a regular occurrence for Mr. Drown. I watched as more and more people turned their casual interest in music into their intended career path after working with Mr. Drown. He certainly changed my life goals. Throughout high school, I often struggled to define my relationship with music. I have always loved to play the piano and to sing, but music is a treacherous career. After attending Interlochen Arts Camp the summer before my sophomore year, I felt more confident that I wanted to pursue music in college, but in what capacity, I was uncertain. That was the year I started to work with Mr. Drown. His dedication and work ethic were exciting. He understands music in a way I aspire to, picking one voice out of large choirs and making miniscule adjustments until overtones created a brilliant chord. Unlike many other choirs, he selected repertoire from various genres: classical, jazz, barbershop, and pop. It enlightened me to start taking my music into different genres; I began investing myself in my piano and vocal studies. Eventually, I became determined to major in piano performance in college. However, the summer before my senior year, I became weary of the opportunities in Aurora, Colorado. I had taken complete advantage of the choir and theatre programs at Grandview, and I knew that my next obstacle, auditioning for college, would be my greatest struggle yet. With the support and guidance of Mr. Drown, I transferred to Interlochen Arts Academy for my senior year. At Interlochen, I have excelled. My piano teacher here claims that in his 50+ years of teaching, he has never seen growth as rapid as mine. After a year of intense work and practice, I am heading to the University of Michigan this fall to pursue music. As a musician, I will try my hand at education at some point, whether I teach beginner pianists or work at a university. I can only hope that I am half the teacher that Mr. Drown was, and I will forever remain grateful for his influence on my life.
    Bold Moments No-Essay Scholarship
    I fundraised and donated a pad dispenser for each bathroom and over 75,000 pads to my former middle school so the menstruators could attend class during their periods and everyone was given equal opportunity regardless of their regular bodily function. In doing this, I earned my Girl Scout Silver Award, was invited to be a speaker at the National PERIOD Day Rally in Denver (as shown in the picture), and shared the importance of speaking out against menstrual injustice in my community!