In addition to the popular Christopher Newport University based band, Chasing Arrows, CNU has inherited another singing sensation in its freshman class. Singer/songwriter Drew Jenkinson has accomplished plenty as a musician in his eighteen years. Jenkinson began singing in the seventh grade when he landed the role of Woodstock in his middle school’s production of Charlie Brown. During his freshman year of high school Jenkinson tested his vocals with his friends in their band, Rosslyn. Although the band is no longer active, they were able to produce their first album, Gone, which became available on iTunes in 2006. Now acting as a solo artist, Jenkinson recently released his new EP, titled Don’t Know Where to iTunes in August 2008. “ITunes is actually pretty easy to get onto,” said Jenkinson. For a decent fee, several Web sites, such as TuneCore or CD Baby, will send it to Apple for online posting.
On his new EP, “Don’t Know Where”, he sings and plays every instruement. “The ideas for my lyrics come from everywhere. Anything that impacts me, in any way, has the potential to be a song,” said Jenkinson. “Songwriting, recording and producing music are all passions of mine, but songwriting can be painful, Jenkinson explains. “When I am able to perform the songs and I see that people are responding to them positively, it is the best feeling in the world. Music can bridge people’s emotions and create unprecedented electricity that no other art form can truly grasp,” he added.
Jenkinson then reflected on his good friend, Freddy Hall, who inspired him mto be a musician. “I saw him and his band play a show when I was thirteen and immediately wanted to be able to write songs, perform them, and have people connect with them.” However, he sometimes views his love for songwriting as more of a way of life instead of merely a hobby. “It’s what gets me through the day. I believe for a lot of people, listening to music gets them through the day,” he concludes.
Although he is not enrolled in any music classes this semester, Jenkinson intends to continue his singing and is currently working on his next project.
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In addition to the popular Christopher Newport University based band, Chasing Arrows, CNU has inherited another singing sensation in its freshman class. Singer/songwriter Drew Jenkinson has accomplished plenty as a musician in his eighteen years. Jenkinson began singing in the seventh grade when he landed the role of Woodstock in his middle school’s production of Charlie Brown. During his freshman year of high school Jenkinson tested his vocals with his friends in their band, Rosslyn. Although the band is no longer active, they were able to produce their first album, Gone, which became available on iTunes in 2006. Now acting as a solo artist, Jenkinson recently released his new EP, titled Don’t Know Where to iTunes in August 2008. “ITunes is actually pretty easy to get onto,” said Jenkinson. For a decent fee, several Web sites, such as TuneCore or CD Baby, will send it to Apple for online posting. On his new EP, “Don’t Know Where”, he sings and plays every instruement. “The ideas for my lyrics come from everywhere. Anything that impacts me, in any way, has the potential to be a song,” said Jenkinson. “Songwriting, recording and producing music are all passions of mine, but songwriting can be painful, Jenkinson explains. “When I am able to perform the songs and I see that people are responding to them positively, it is the best feeling in the world. Music can bridge people’s emotions and create unprecedented electricity that no other art form can truly grasp,” he added.
Jenkinson then reflected on his good friend, Freddy Hall, who inspired him mto be a musician. “I saw him and his band play a show when I was thirteen and immediately wanted to be able to write songs, perform them, and have people connect with them.” However, he sometimes views his love for songwriting as more of a way of life instead of merely a hobby. “It’s what gets me through the day. I believe for a lot of people, listening to music gets them through the day,” he concludes.
Although he is not enrolled in any music classes this semester, Jenkinson intends to continue his singing and is currently working on his next project.
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