Colette started playing violin in the fifth grade before switching to the bass in eighth grade. Since then, she has played in various orchestras, chamber ensembles, and even pit orchestras for the high school productions of "Brigadoon" and "Willy Wonka." She joined MSU Concert Orchestra her freshman year in Fall 2019 and is pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Nursing. She is passionate about all things nature and wildlife and loves to spend time outdoors with her chickens, geese, and ducks.