Beautiful Christian songs arranged for full orchestra and soloist.
Since the release of her 2007 debut project, Sarah Van Drunen quickly caught the attention of the music industry. Van Drunen's vocal capabilities have been described as beautifully pure, clear as a bell & classic.
Sarah's songs, written and arranged by composers/songwriters such as Phillip Keveren, Steve Siler & Scott Krippayne, have inspired Sarah in her ministry of faith. Stylistically inspirational, Van Drunen has brought new life to classic hymns and songs of hope. Sarah's heritage is Native American, she is the youngest of three siblings and married to her high school sweetheart, Jed Van Drunen.
Sarah began her music education with the Suzuki Method on the violin at age 3. Adding the piano and flute during middle school. Sarah grew up singing and performing in churches and semi-professional venues all over the Chicagoland area. It wasn't until high school that she began to concentrate more on her singing ability. Her singing earned her scholarships to attend Anderson University in Anderson, IN and Roosevelt University's Chicago Music Conservatory, in Chicago, IL.
August 2005, Sarah attended Gospel Music Association's, Music in the Rockies. It was here that Van Drunen met key individuals who steered her towards obtaining a producer that was right for her style of singing. Van Drunen signed on with Kent Hooper, House of Big Recording, in Franklin, Tennessee shortly after Estes Park.
Van Drunen has continued to pave her own way as an independent Christian artist, proving her talents don't just lie in her singing ability. Van Drunen has a knack for production and has taken on all aspects managing concerts and larger venues. Van Drunen enjoys and takes pride in producing, arranging music, advertising and promotion, ticket sales and management of several concerts each year featuring her vocal talents.
Reviews:
"Vocalist, Sarah Van Drunen has brought a new holiday tradition to the Chicagoland area. Van Drunen single-handedly produces, arranges and coordinates several Christmas-themed concerts each year. These concerts include a variety of holiday songs and Christmas carols, a talented chamber-style orchestra, in an evening of Christmas entertainment for all ages."
---The Shopper Newspaper, Nov. 28th 2006
"Van Drunen has what it takes to take her career to the next level. She is self-motivated, hard-working and has a extraordinary gift of singing."
---Long time fan, Debra Smits, Illinois.
"God has given Sarah a beautiful voice and a love for singing and worship that shines thru her. God is using her in a mighty way."
---Terri Schaaf, Music Coordinator at Pathway Church, St. John, IN.
Van Drunen is also working on broadening her concert vicinity. If you would be interested in having Sarah come to sing near you, please email her at [email protected]
For more information or to purchase her newly released full-length CD visit her website, www.sarahvandrunenmusic.com
