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CHRISTIAN DONNELL SAMPSON
Senior Boards Presentation
Introduction
Compose my own musicGloriousGirlJewelry – mother’s businessT.A. for Mrs. Elvrom
Career Goal
Aspiring to become a commissioned composer
Interested in musical compositionWant to share my love of music with as many
as possible
College Plans
Pacific Lutheran University -Achieve a Masters Degree in Musical Composition
Volunteer Service
Peace Out Inc.Planning and organizing a fundraiser
Served two terms 101 hours total
YWCA cleanup Tearing down own shelter and moving furniture to
new shelter 4 hours
Volunteer Photos
Volunteer Challenge & Success
Challenge: Collaborating to come up with successful ideas and executing them
Success: Having ran a lucrative fundraiser Earned of $400 first fundraiser Earned over $1600 last fundraiser
Learned: Working together, and together effectively, will produce great results!
Informational Interview
Griffin Barnett Professional Composer Griffin Barnett Music Holds a masters degree in composition
Informational Interview/What I learned
There’s competition in the industry Do everything in your power to market
yourself Playing at open mics Creating online accounts dedicated to your music Creating “libraries” of your music
College Preparation
Academic Highight-successes French Class English Classes-Sophomore and Junior years
Academic Highight-Challenges AP Classes Staying up to date and motivated to complete all
assignments
College Choice
Applied to UPS, UW, and PLUCollege of Choice – PLU
I have been accepted Major in Composition
Conclusion
Madame C’s care & concern Kept me on track Taught me to try my best to please my teachers Will help me to stay motivated