Hobbies and interests
Singing
Hiking And Backpacking
Music
Piano
Alpine Skiing
Travel And Tourism
Mathematics
Politics and Political Science
Math
Acting And Theater
Foreign Languages
Public Speaking
Government
Community Service And Volunteering
Reading
Historical
Realistic Fiction
Drama
I read books multiple times per month
Lauren Campbell
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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 SchoolGrandview High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
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
Career
Dream career field:
Music
Dream career goals:
Tour Manager & Performer
Event Manager from Mobile Nerf Arena
Nerf Turf2024 – Present10 monthsSmoothie, Juice, Bowl, Toast Crafter
Robeks Aurora2023 – 2023Farmers' Market Manager/Sales Associate
Pappardelle's Pasta Co.2023 – 2023Cherry Creek School District Lead
Diversify Our Narrative2020 – 20211 yearColorado State Director
Generation Ratify2020 – 20211 year
Sports
Dancing
Club2022 – 2022
Awards
- Dance Captain- Curtains, Grandview High School
Arts
Grandview High School Jazz Choir
ChoirAcapalooza2022 – 2023- Piano2011 – Present
Denver Youth Artist's Orchestra
OrchestraSide-By-Side with the Colorado Symphony2021 – 2022Grandview High School Bravo Entertainers
Acting2023 – 2023Grandview High School Chambers Choir
ChoirColorado Music Educator's Association2022 – 2023Grandview High School Performing Arts
ActingFreaky Friday, The Visit, The Anatomy of Gray, Curtains: High School Version, A Midsummer Night's Dream2021 – 2023Interlochen Arts Camp
Music2021 – 2023The Juilliard School, Nord-Anglia Education
MusicThe Juilliard Winter Festival2021 – 2021
Public services
Volunteering
National Honor Society — Member2023 – PresentPublic Service (Politics)
NoOn115 — Text and Phone banker2020 – 2020Advocacy
Girl Scouts — Co-President of Girl Scout Silver Award2019 – 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!