Gwendellyn Doerfler

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Gwendellyn Doerfler. Photo Credit: Addie Symonds

Gwendellyn Doerfler is a senior at Dewitt High School in Dewitt, Michigan. She is a songwriter across multiple genres including jazz, country, pop, and musical theater. As a solo performing artist, Gwen constantly seeks to create connection with her audience through vulnerability and authenticity. Her performances around her hometown and beyond have made her well known in the Lansing area. She is committed to attend Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, in the fall for a degree in Commercial Music; Songwriting.

 

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Gwendellyn on stage with her mentor. 

Photo Credit: Addie Symonds

“Older”
Music & Lyrics by Gwendellyn Doerfler
Program Mentor: Jaime Lozano
Featuring Amina Faye 
Orchestrator: Anessa Marie Scolpini  
Featuring Amina Faye
With Florencia Cuenca, Claire Kown & Luke Islam

During a get-together for her 18th birthday, Sara reveals to her friends that while she knows what she wants to do with her life, it isn't anything like what she hoped it would be. Sitting cross legged in a sleepover-style setting, her friends begin to hum, almost absentmindedly as Sara begins the song set over crunchy chords. “Older” is from the new musical 25, which focuses on nine members of the class of 2025 as they navigate their senior year of high school.