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