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I read books multiple times per week
Samuel Friedmann
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SAMUEL A. FRIEDMANN is an 18-year-old from Long Island, NY pursuing classical vocal studies. He enjoys performing in theater and opera. Credits include: Les Miserable (Thenardier), The Magic Flute (Sarastro), Don Giovanni (Don Giovanni), and The Pajama Game (Sid Sorokin). Sam is a two-time NYSSMA All-State singer and part of MYO’s Nassau Chamber Chorale. He's proud to be a New York State Thespian Officer, a National Honors Thespian Society member, and Chorale president of his school. Samuel will be attending the Queens Summer Vocal Institute this summer. In the fall, he plans to head to Indiana University where he will study Vocal Performance at The Jacobs School of Music.
Education
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bachelor's degree programJohn L Miller-Great Neck North High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Music
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Music
Dream career goals:
Opera Singer
Lifeguard
Jewish Community Center2022 – 20231 yearLifeguard
Russel Gardens Pool2023 – Present1 year
Sports
Swimming
Club2018 – 20191 year
Arts
Syracuse University Pre-College
Videography2023 – 2023Great Neck North High School Chamber Chorale
Music2020 – 2024NYSSMA All-State
Music2022 – 2023Tri-M Music Honors society
Music2021 – 2024TV North
Videography2020 – 2024Great Neck North High Opera Program
MusicDon Gioanni, The Magic Flute, The Tales of Hoffman, The Marriage of Figaro2020 – 2024Great Neck North High Junior Players
ActingInto The Woods, Pirates of Penzance, Les Miserables, The Pajama Game2020 – 2024Queens Summer Vocal Institute
MusicGianni Schicchi2024 – 2024Metropolitan Youth Orchestra
MusicConcerts at Adelphi University, Concerts at Carnegie Hall2022 – 2024
Public services
Volunteering
New York State School Music Association — Volunteer and organizer2022 – 2024
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Carolyn Talbert Performing Arts Scholarship
“You’re learning to play an instrument!”, my mother demanded as I headed into the fourth grade. Her words left no room for negotiation and, while I enjoyed playing the recorder in music class, I no longer had interest in such things. Maybe I could get away with just joining the choir. My mother insisted, however, upon an instrument—not giving much thought to what I might actually play. I chose the trumpet and was now stuck in the chorus as well.
Continuing to sing in school choirs throughout middle school, I grew envious of the theater kids. Longing for the stage and the glory that came with it, I was ultimately held captive by an ample amount of stage fright and fear of social rejection. Once more, I had to be forced into performing to find out how much I truly loved it. Being forced to perform in my 7th grade school musical was truly one of the most terrifying yet freeing experiences!
Entering High-School, I felt determined to make the most of each musical opportunity placed before me—finally realizing how much I loved it. The clubs were standard. Theater program, Improv club, Chamber Choir, Film, Stagecraft, TriM, etc. But none stood to captivate me as the opera did. A fully staged opera in highschool. I wasn’t aware you could even get away with that at such a young age. Hearing the experiences of my friends in the grades above, I knew that this was a program I needed to be a part of. I was captivated by the awkward diction of the French language, Italian’s soft yet powerful tone, and German’s littering of consonants. “Und” was pronounced “Unt” and “Dei” as “Die”. At night I would listen to the many works of Mozart. Le Nozze di Figaro, Die zauberflöte, and Don Giovanni were all performed live on the North High stage and I was a part of more than a club, I was a part of our school's history.
As a professional singer, I wish to spread my love of music from opera and musical theater to disco of the 1970s throughout the world. It is of the utmost importance that high-school students are given the opportunity to experience the world of classical music and learn such repertoire at an early age as I have. My high-school program has definitely set me up for vocal and professional success. In addition to performance, I hope to establish a non-profit organization that can give schools the materials they need to produce highschool operas such as proper funding as well as connections with directors and coaches who have worked in the industry.
My music career will be multifaceted. I plan to use my talent both as a performer and educator in order to teach and inspire kids like myself. Without my high-school opera program I may never have discovered a love for classical music. I will focus on providing students with the same opportunities and exposure to music that I have been given.
Video Performance Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PHze0_IRj4oOa8OePkomIIKw9Q4ocJpe/view?usp=sharing
Neil Margeson Sound Scholarship
“You’re learning to play an instrument!”, my mother demanded as I headed into the fourth grade. Her words left no room for negotiation and, while I enjoyed playing the recorder in music class, I no longer had interest in such things. Maybe I could get away with just joining the choir. My mother insisted, however, upon an instrument—not giving much thought to what I might actually play. I chose the trumpet and was now stuck in the chorus as well.
Continuing to sing in school choirs throughout middle school, I grew envious of the theater kids. Longing for the stage and the glory that came with it, I was ultimately held captive by an ample amount of stage fright and fear of social rejection. Once more, I had to be forced into performing to find out how much I truly loved it. Being forced to perform in my 7th grade school musical was truly one of the most terrifying yet freeing experiences!
Entering High-School, I felt determined to make the most of each musical opportunity placed before me—finally realizing how much I loved it. The clubs were standard. Theater program, Improv club, Chamber Choir, Film, Stagecraft, TriM, etc. But none stood to captivate me as the opera did. A fully staged opera in highschool. I wasn’t aware you could even get away with that at such a young age. Hearing the experiences of my friends in the grades above, I knew that this was a program I needed to be a part of. I was captivated by the awkward diction of the French language, Italian’s soft yet powerful tone, and German’s littering of consonants. “Und” was pronounced “Unt” and “Dei” as “Die”. At night I would listen to the many works of Mozart. Le Nozze di Figaro, Die zauberflöte, and Don Giovanni were all performed live on the North High stage and I was a part of more than a club, I was a part of our school's history.
As a professional singer I wish to spread my love of music from opera and musical theater to disco of the 1970s throughout the world. It is of the utmost importance that high-school students are given the opportunity to experience the world of classical music and learn such repertoire at an early age as I have. My high-school program has definitely set me up for vocal and professional success. In addition to performance, I hope to establish a non-profit organization that can give schools the materials they need to produce highschool operas such as proper funding as well as connections with directors and coaches who have worked in the industry.
My music career will be multifaceted. I plan to use my talent both as a performer and educator in order to teach and inspire kids like myself. Without my high-school opera program I may never have discovered a love for classical music. I will focus on providing students with the same opportunities and exposure to music that I have been given.
Marshall and Dorothy Smith Music Scholarship
“You’re learning to play an instrument!”, my mother demanded as I headed into the fourth grade. Her words left no room for negotiation and, while I enjoyed playing the recorder in music class, I no longer had interest in such things. Maybe I could get away with just joining the choir. My mother insisted, however, upon an instrument—not giving much thought to what I might actually play. I chose the trumpet and was now stuck in the chorus as well.
Continuing to sing in school choirs throughout middle school, I grew envious of the theater kids. Longing for the stage and the glory that came with it, I was ultimately held captive by an ample amount of stage fright and fear of social rejection. Once more, I had to be forced into performing to find out how much I truly loved it. Being forced to perform in my 7th grade school musical was truly one of the most terrifying yet freeing experiences!
Entering High-School, I felt determined to make the most of each musical opportunity placed before me—finally realizing how much I loved it. The clubs were standard. Theater program, Improv club, Chamber Choir, Film, Stagecraft, TriM, etc. But none stood to captivate me as the opera did. A fully staged opera in highschool. I wasn’t aware you could even get away with that at such a young age. Hearing the experiences of my friends in the grades above, I knew that this was a program I needed to be a part of. I was captivated by the awkward diction of the French language, Italian’s soft yet powerful tone, and German’s littering of consonants. “Und” was pronounced “Unt” and “Dei” as “Die”. At night I would listen to the many works of Mozart. Le Nozze di Figaro, Die zauberflöte, and Don Giovanni were all performed live on the North High stage and I was a part of more than a club, I was a part of our school's history.
As a professional singer I wish to spread my love of music from opera and musical theater to disco of the 1970s throughout the world. It is of the utmost importance that high-school students are given the opportunity to experience the world of classical music and learn such repertoire at an early age as I have. My high-school program has definitely set me up for vocal and professional success. In addition to performance, I hope to establish a non-profit organization that can give schools the materials they need to produce highschool operas such as proper funding as well as connections with directors and coaches who have worked in the industry.
My music career will be multifaceted. I plan to use my talent both as a performer and educator in order to teach and inspire kids like myself. Without my high-school opera program I may never have discovered a love for classical music. I will focus on providing students with the same opportunities and exposure to music that I have been given.
Everett J. Collins, Jr. Music Scholarship
“You’re learning to play an instrument!”, my mother demanded as I headed into the fourth grade. Her words left no room for negotiation and, while I enjoyed playing the recorder in music class, I no longer had interest in such things. Maybe I could get away with just joining the choir. My mother insisted, however, upon an instrument—not giving much thought to what I might actually play. I chose the trumpet and was now stuck in the chorus as well.
Continuing to sing in school choirs throughout middle school, I grew envious of the theater kids. Longing for the stage and the glory that came with it, I was ultimately held captive by an ample amount of stage fright and fear of social rejection. Once more, I had to be forced into performing to find out how much I truly loved it. Being forced to perform in my 7th grade school musical was truly one of the most terrifying yet freeing experiences!
Entering High-School, I felt determined to make the most of each musical opportunity placed before me—finally realizing how much I loved it. The clubs were standard. Theater program, Improv club, Chamber Choir, Film, Stagecraft, TriM, etc. But none stood to captivate me as the opera did. A fully staged opera in highschool. I wasn’t aware you could even get away with that at such a young age. Hearing the experiences of my friends in the grades above, I knew that this was a program I needed to be a part of. I was captivated by the awkward diction of the French language, Italian’s soft yet powerful tone, and German’s littering of consonants. “Und” was pronounced “Unt” and “Dei” as “Die”. At night I would listen to the many works of Mozart. Le Nozze di Figaro, Die zauberflöte, and Don Giovanni were all performed live on the North High stage and I was a part of more than a club, I was a part of our school's history.
As a professional singer I wish to spread my love of music from opera and musical theater to disco of the 1970s throughout the world. It is of the utmost importance that high-school students are given the opportunity to experience the world of classical music and learn such repertoire at an early age as I have. My high-school program has definitely set me up for vocal and professional success. In addition to performance, I hope to establish a non-profit organization that can give schools the materials they need to produce highschool operas such as proper funding as well as connections with directors and coaches who have worked in the industry.
My music career will be multifaceted. I plan to use my talent both as a performer and educator in order to teach and inspire kids like myself. Without my high-school opera program I may never have discovered a love for classical music. I will focus on providing students with the same opportunities and exposure to music that I have been given.
Randall Davis Memorial Music Scholarship
“You’re learning to play an instrument!”, my mother demanded as I headed into the fourth grade. Her words left no room for negotiation and, while I enjoyed playing the recorder in music class, I no longer had interest in such things. Maybe I could get away with just joining the choir. My mother insisted, however, upon an instrument—not giving much thought to what I might actually play. I chose the trumpet and was now stuck in the chorus as well.
Continuing to sing in school choirs throughout middle school, I grew envious of the theater kids. Longing for the stage and the glory that came with it, I was ultimately held captive by an ample amount of stage fright and fear of social rejection. Once more, I had to be forced into performing to find out how much I truly loved it. Being forced to perform in my 7th grade school musical was truly one of the most terrifying yet freeing experiences!
Entering High-School, I felt determined to make the most of each musical opportunity placed before me—finally realizing how much I loved it. The clubs were standard. Theater program, Improv club, Chamber Choir, Film, Stagecraft, TriM, etc. But none stood to captivate me as the opera did. A fully staged opera in highschool. I wasn’t aware you could even get away with that at such a young age. Hearing the experiences of my friends in the grades above, I knew that this was a program I needed to be a part of. I was captivated by the awkward diction of the French language, Italian’s soft yet powerful tone, and German’s littering of consonants. “Und” was pronounced “Unt” and “Dei” as “Die”. At night I would listen to the many works of Mozart. Le Nozze di Figaro, Die zauberflöte, and Don Giovanni were all performed live on the North High stage and I was a part of more than a club, I was a part of our school's history.
As a professional singer I wish to spread my love of music from opera and musical theater to disco of the 1970s throughout the world. It is of the utmost importance that high-school students are given the opportunity to experience the world of classical music and learn such repertoire at an early age as I have. My high-school program has definitely set me up for vocal and professional success. In addition to performance, I hope to establish a non-profit organization that can give schools the materials they need to produce highschool operas such as proper funding as well as connections with directors and coaches who have worked in the industry.
My music career will be multifaceted. I plan to use my talent both as a performer and educator in order to teach and inspire kids like myself. Without my high-school opera program I may never have discovered a love for classical music. I will focus on providing students with the same opportunities and exposure to music that I have been given.