Intern Spotlight: Zoe Frazier

This summer Mosaic has partnered with Grow Detroit’s Young Talent to create youth-based summer jobs. Young artists from across the entire Metro Detroit area wanting to get a chance to work with Mosaic applied. The young artists chose from a list of jobs and selected which job they wanted to apply for. After being accepted, they went through a three-day training and orientation program to prepare them for the hard work ahead. Every week we will feature an intern to get insight into their internship, their learning curve, and their experience.

Zoe Frazier is 17 years old and is going into her senior year of high school. She is a Main Stage singer with Mosaic. Mosaic’s Main Stage program immerses young artists, ages 12-18 through a year-long performance-based training program. These same young artists act as ambassadors for Mosaic and the city of Detroit. She has been singing for Mosaic for 4 years; performing is her passion. When she graduates she hopes to study music and vocal performance. Our communications intern, Alise Sellers sat down with Zoe to get insight on her internship and what she’s learned so far. 

"I love how music can help express what someone is feeling whether you're singing 
or just listening, you feel something"

 Interview

Alise Sellers (ALS): What is your job title?

Zoe Frazier (ZF): Camp Instructor and Next Stage Performer.

ALS: What does your job entail?

ZF: Being a group leader, music assistant, and performing .

ALS: Why did you choose this position for your internship?

ZF: Because I like working with children. I’m also  in the Next Stage program, which is a program for young artists who perform in the summer. This is new for me because I have to sing and act. I like that I’m being challenged.

ALS: How do you think you’re doing so far?

ZF: It’s going well. Like I said, I am being challenged but I’m enjoying myself.

ALS: Is this your first job?

ZF: No, this is not my first job.

ALS: What’s your favorite part of your job?

ZF: My favorite part is working with children and  seeing the final product and how their show comes together. My favorite part of being in Next Stage is being around my Mosaic family and performing with them. 

ALS:  If you could go back in time and choose a different position would you?

ZF: No, I like my jobs.

ALS: How do you think your internship will help you with your future career plans?

ZF: It’s giving me an idea of what it’s going to be like to perform in a fast paced work environment; having to travel and roll with the punches of unexpected obstacles.

ALS: What are some of your hobbies?

ZF: I swim and play the harp. 

ALS: Would you apply to work with Mosaic again?

ZF: Yes, I would.

Zoe’s Favorites:

Favorite song: No One By Alicia Keys 

Favorite show: Supernatural 

Favorite movie: the Princess and The Frog

Favorite food: Crab legs…no scratch that I love seafood in general. 

Who is your role model: My Mom and Aretha Franklin. They both inspire me to be exceptional, strong, and unapologetically me. 

Stay tuned for more Intern spotlights!

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