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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 program
2024 - 2028

John L Miller-Great Neck North High School

High School
2020 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Music
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Music

    • Dream career goals:

      Opera Singer

    • Lifeguard

      Jewish Community Center
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Lifeguard

      Russel Gardens Pool
      2023 – Present1 year

    Sports

    Weightlifting

    2020 – Present4 years

    Swimming

    Club
    2018 – 20191 year

    Arts

    • NYSSMA All-County

      Music
      2017 – 2024
    • Syracuse University Pre-College

      Videography
      2023 – 2023
    • Great Neck North High School Chamber Chorale

      Music
      2020 – 2024
    • NYSSMA All-State

      Music
      2022 – 2023
    • Tri-M Music Honors society

      Music
      2021 – 2024
    • TV North

      Videography
      2020 – 2024
    • Great Neck North High Opera Program

      Music
      Don Gioanni, The Magic Flute, The Tales of Hoffman, The Marriage of Figaro
      2020 – 2024
    • Great Neck North High Junior Players

      Acting
      Into The Woods, Pirates of Penzance, Les Miserables, The Pajama Game
      2020 – 2024
    • Queens Summer Vocal Institute

      Music
      Gianni Schicchi
      2024 – 2024
    • Metropolitan Youth Orchestra

      Music
      Concerts at Adelphi University, Concerts at Carnegie Hall
      2022 – 2024

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      New York State School Music Association — Volunteer and organizer
      2022 – 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.