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MyImpact Challenge Student Promotes Equality Through Music

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by Ally Silva on

<p>When it came to making an impact in her local community, Audrey Su went with a familiar source of inspiration – music.</p>

<p>Su, a senior at Skyline High School in Salt Lake City, Utah, created <a href="https://titleonestrings.com/">Title 1 Strings</a>, a program that promotes equal access to music instruction by bringing free string music education to Title 1 schools throughout the state.</p>

<p>Su’s efforts won her the $2,000 grand prize at the Bill of Rights Institute’s MyImpact Challenge Fair at Utah Valley University in June.</p>

<p>She also received an honorable mention and a $1,500 prize as part of BRI’s nationwide MyImpact Challenge. BRI’s national civic engagement contest asks students to develop constitutionally-principled service projects that benefit their communities.</p>

<p>Su said she was motivated to create Title 1 Strings after “seeing the musical disparities between socioeconomic statuses” and advised future students who sign up for MyImpact Challenge to “don’t stress too much; if you’re really passionate about your project, it will come through in your entry!”</p>

<p>While she plans to study to be a physician, Su will also continue pursuing music as a volunteer. She draws inspiration from multiple figures – including Florence Nightingale, who founded the modern nursing profession, and comedian Trevor Noah.</p>

<p>“Generally anyone who has a really inspiring story and continues to exhibit that growth,” Su said.</p>

<p><a href="https://billofrightsinstitute.org/my-impact-challenge/2023-myimpact-challenge-winners">Click here</a> for a complete list of winners from this year’s MyImpact Challenge.</p>