Kathrynne WillsC/O 2015

A little about me…

• Born in Visalia, CA• My Dysfunctional Family:

– Classically trained guitarist mother – Homosexual father – Half-Chinese, German, drone building brother

• Extroverted introvert

• Cellist, guitarist, singer, and actress– Tulare County Symphony (2 years)– LHS Honor Guitar Ensemble (3 years)

Clubs and Activities

• Clubs: – Guitar Club (Honors)– Drama Club– Team Empower

• Activities: – Lorraine Burtner Concerto Competition – Youth Orchestras of Fresno – CODA State Honor Orchestra

• Transferred from Visalia

Experiences and Interests

• Homecoming• Talent Show• Plays: Sweeney Todd & Sympathy Jones

• Interests:– World Music– Folk/Acoustic Music– Musical arrangement and songwriting – Travel and Road-trips – Writing

Job Shadow: Thomas Loewenheim

• Professor of cello and conductor• Knew him previously (YOOF)• Free private lesson• New college possibilities

Life Map

Sanity Quotes

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That’s why

they call it the present.”-Kung Foo Panda

“And those who were seen dancing were considered insane by those who could not

hear the music…”-Friedrich Nietzsche

Future Goals

• Top Schools: – CSU Fresno– CSU San Francisco• Major: Cello performance/education or English

• Colburn University

Leaving Lindsay

• Current challenges: – Motivation– Outgrowing my private teacher

• Eager and excited– New phase of life

• Nervous and emotional– Completely new phase of life

Thank you!

Questions?