Asa Simpson-Cole, 18, was awarded a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to the Berklee College of Music in Boston.
a classical music program aimed at string musicians from the ages of 11 to 17 from underrepresented communities.recalls Simpson-Cole as being"very quiet" when he first started, but serious about music.
During his time at Centennial High School and Fort Hayes Career Center, the musician started composing his own music and covering songs from contemporary artists such as Billie Eilish, Lindsey Stirling and Ed Sheeran. Franklin said Simpson-Cole helped motivate him as a conductor, and that he served as a role model for the other kids in the orchestra.
Since moving to Boston last month, Simpson-Cole said college has been an adjustment. Some of his classes are stressful and he found out he needs a new cello after a professor told him his old one is not in good condition. With the price of a new cello costing at least $4,000, Simpson-Cole hasto help with his fundraising efforts. In addition, his mother is taking on extra hours at her workplace to help out.
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