Carlisle High School has plenty of talented students who write and create their own music. Many of them aspire to be famous in the music industry while others like to make music as a simple hobby. Here are some students that you should definitely check out at future Coffeehouses or at arenas.

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Senior Joe Brown released his first mixtape, Summer ’16, an eight-tracked mixtape that includes a remix to MadeinTYO’s summer hit “Uber Everywhere.”

Where did you find inspiration for Summer ’16?

JB: I was sitting there at my house and I had an idea […] I wanted to do something great and have fun. I started to make songs and it [became] interesting.

How long did it take to make your mixtape?

JB: When I got truly inspired and wanted to create songs [for Summer ‘16], I completed three songs in the course of three days. I designed the cover and everything in about 2 days.

Are you thinking about performing at Coffeehouse or at any musical events?

JB: Definitely, I’m trying to do all of that. I really want to get my name known and put it out there. Performances are a big deal, you have no idea who could be watching you. I could perform at Coffeehouse, thinking it’s just a bunch of students when some really important people could be there.

What music artist(s) inspired you the most this mixtape?

JB: Drake. I was listening to his album, Nothing Was the Same, which was his best lyrical album. I would also listen to Logic’s mixtape and thought it was great and inspired me to make a mixtape.

Did you think that Summer’ 16 would attract attention/ be successful?

JB: When I created it and when I was setting everything up to promote it, there was a list of people who wanted the CD’s that had a total of 50 people on it.

How would you describe your sound on this mixtape?

JB: [Summer’16] has an R&B kind of feel and it also contains the elements of rap and Southside R&B.

You can listen to Joe Brown’s debut mix-tape on his official Youtube channel here and enter here for your chance to win a free copy of Summer ’16.

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Freshman Lauren Klepp is a country singer-songwriter.

“When I was little all my mom listened to was country music so I was kinda trained to love it!” Klepp said. Her musical inspirations are Amy Winehouse, Ed Sheeran, and Tim McGraw. She also heavily admires Taylor Swift for her songwriting abilities.

A few months ago, Lauren had the experience of a lifetime in the country’s music capital, Nashville, as she performed on stage and played her original songs in front of experienced singers/songwriters.  “[Me and my mom] took a trip down there and we looked for a open mic and there was a place that gave experienced songwriters gigs and at the end they held an open mic.”

“My biggest gig was this past summer when I got asked to sing at a strangers wedding; it was around 150 people!” Klepp said.

Performing in front of 150 people and experienced singers at Nashville is not an easy task.

“I usually get really nervous right before I go on stage, but when I begin [to sing] it’s almost like having a out of body experience and all the nerves just kind of fizzle away.”

Lauren also jams out with her older brother, senior Ian Klepp, all the time. Lauren will be performing at the first Coffeehouse of the year on September 24.

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Senior Michaela Price has been playing the cello since the 4^th grade and dreams of becoming a professional cellist.

“In the summer before 8^th grade I decided that I would possibly like to become a professional cellist, so I began private lessons and 2 months later I joined a junior orchestra.” Price said. “I decided I wanted to possibly be a professional because cello was something I was good at, and I enjoyed it.”

“After being in the Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra (or HSYO) for a couple of years, playing at performing arts camps over several summers, and going to watch many other professional concerts, I’ve grown to love music more and more,” added Price. “Sometimes I’ll be playing a piece in an orchestra and I’ll just get completely caught up in the music. I’m just really confident when I’m behind my cello… just overall ‘in my element,’ so that’s why I’m aspiring to be a professional cellist.”

Price’s biggest inspiration is the famous (sometimes called the greatest) cellist Jacqueline du Pre.

“[Jacqueline] passed away in the 80’s, but she was absolutely legendary. She just had so much passion for cello and she’s inspired me so much.”

Price also credits those in her life with helping her succeed.

“My biggest mentor is my cello teacher, who’s a professor at Dickinson College,” said Price. “He spends so much time working with me and helping me to perfect certain skills.”

Price added, “He’s also super supportive. Before any audition or concert he’ll email me about any final techniques or thoughts to do/think about before performing, or he’ll simply wish me good luck.”

 Price is also thinking about joining the Dickinson College Orchestra. She will be taking a “gap year” before she goes to college so she can focus more on just playing the cello.