Kat Green ’27, BMus: Music Education (Instrumental/General), Music Performance (Multi-Instrumental)
Music Teacher: Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
Let’s put the spotlight on Kat Green ’27 who spent their summer with the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows (BGCTM), teaching kids music through a multi-cultural lens. Kat’s students were taught everything from American folk dances to Brazilian samba drumming. Through instruments and body percussion, the young kids were able to feel empowered in their lives, both musically and educationally. That’s a powerful thing to produce.
“Waking up every morning with the knowledge that I have the power to change a child’s perception of the world through music…informed a summer full of discovery, transformation, and bravery,” Green exclaimed. She described instances of helping students learn to love music and understand different cultures, at the same time. Not only was Kat able to grow as a music educator through BGCTM, they were also able to grow as a person and expand on their own educational values. Kat spent her summer changing lives, one handboning rhythm at a time.
This internship was made possible through generous donor funding, which supports students in gaining real-world experience without the stress of balancing summer expenses. Hoping to intern next summer? Schedule an appointment at the Career Center and we can help you! The summer internship funding application will open in early January, after we get back from break. Learn more about funding for internships.
Lauren Chance is a current sophomore at Lawrence University double majoring in Business and Entrepreneurship and Music, also minoring in Spanish. As a Career Peer Educator (NES, VPA), an Admissions Student Ambassador, and an EPIC Orientation Leader and Peer Mentor, she has a passion for helping others. Lauren aspires to work in arts administration focusing on marketing or event management. Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn.
