Featured Posts | Frances Drost, Singer/Songwriter

Apr 15

“Brand New Me” CD release party a big success!

‘BRAND NEW ME’ CD RELEASE PARTY CELEBRATES HOPE

Musician Frances Drost had never had a figure skating lesson in her life when in 2014, at age 47, a serious case of debilitating depression landed her on the ice. Drost’s latest CD, Brand New Me, is a celebration of overcoming obstacles, learning to fly when life has tried to clip your wings and living on the edge — in a good way. Frances released her new music on April 29, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at Christ Community Church in Camp Hill, Pa., to celebrate the CD’s release and her 50th birthday — a year late. It was a great evening with over 300 people present.

Frances Drost — creator of the increasingly popular annual Portraits of White Winter Concert — began writing the title track, “Brand New Me,” while on the ice. “Every weekday morning I would get up at 4 a.m., pull myself together, jump in the van and drive for 45 minutes to skate from 6 to 8 a.m.,” Drost recalls. “I had done plenty of ice skating on our farm pond outside of Newville, but I had never had the opportunity to learn to figure skate. Now I was having the time of my life and subconsciously gaining some emotional ground as I glided across the ice.”

Finding inspiration from the intricacy of the art as she watched the young skaters whirl and fly around her, she began to fall in love with skating — in between falls. “But as I kept getting back up and trying again, a brand new me was emerging,” Drost says. “One day while skating and pondering the effects this childhood resurgence was having on me, I began composing ‘Brand New Me’:

Living on the verge of something just begun

I don’t have to do what I’ve always done

Feeling my heart pound a brand new theme

I’m pressing on to a bigger dream

I want to run to the edges

leap off of ledges

feel what it’s like to fly

I’m letting go of the old way

saying, hey, it’s a good day

look what I get to be

a brand new me

“I believe that no matter how hopeless a person might feel, there is always hope, and it often comes to us in the softest whispers, if we pay attention,” Drost says.

All of Frances Drost’s music is available on iTunes.

Sep 6

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Welcome!

The new CD called “Brand New Me” is here! Inspired by learning how to figure skate in my 40’s – you’ll love this new project containing inspiration for growing and changing into a stronger person in spite of all the “falls” we take in the midst of life.

Order here!

Sep 5

“Brand New Me”

The new amazing album by Frances Drost is now available on iTunes and Spotify. You can buy it here.

Musician Frances Drost had never had a figure skating lesson in her life when in 2014, at age 47, a serious case of debilitating depression landed her on the ice. Drost’s latest CD, Brand New Me, is a celebration of overcoming obstacles, learning to fly when life has tried to clip your wings and living on the edge — in a good way.

Frances Drost — creator of the increasingly popular annual Portraits of White Winter Concert — began writing the title track, “Brand New Me,” while on the ice. “Every weekday morning I would get up at 4 a.m., pull myself together, jump in the van and drive for 45 minutes to skate from 6 to 8 a.m.,” Drost recalls. “I had done plenty of ice skating on our farm pond outside of Newville, but I had never had the opportunity to learn to figure skate. Now I was having the time of my life and subconsciously gaining some emotional ground as I glided across the ice.”

Finding inspiration from the intricacy of the art as she watched the young skaters whirl and fly around her, she began to fall in love with skating — in between falls. “But as I kept getting back up and trying again, a brand new me was emerging,” Drost says. “One day while skating and pondering the effects this childhood resurgence was having on me, I began composing ‘Brand New Me’:

Living on the verge of something just begun
I don’t have to do what I’ve always done
Feeling my heart pound a brand new theme
I’m pressing on to a bigger dream

I want to run to the edges
leap off of ledges
feel what it’s like to fly
I’m letting go of the old way
saying, hey, it’s a good day
look what I get to be
a brand new me
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Aug 31

Portraits of White

While “Portraits of White” includes all the trappings of an elegant Christmas concert–great music, a live orchestra, a beautiful and evocative venue–you will soon discover that it is much more than just another concert.

Find out more at http://www.PortraitsofWhite.com

Nov 18

Portraits of White – A Winter Concert in 2015

Portraits of White 2015 was a success! Here are a few pics to give you a sense of the evening.

Dec 12

Portraits of White – A Winter Concert Experience from 2014

“As a songwriter, I set my life to music . . . I paint songs like portraits.”

While “Portraits of White” includes all the trappings of an elegant Christmas concert–great music, a live orchestra, a beautiful and evocative venue–you will soon discover that it is much more than just another concert…

In “Portraits of White” singer/songwriter Frances Drost shares not only her talents and heartwarming original music, she also shares herself–her unique expressions of winter and of the holidays as rendered by her own experiences. And she does so with uncompromising artistry as well as refreshing honesty.

Here are some of the comments Frances has received from her recent Portraits of White debut concert in Harrisburg, PA from her 2014 debut:

“Well, you did it! Did I have any doubts? Absolutely not! I will have to say you touched me on several levels. First, I had butterflies in my stomach Saturday morning for you, understanding your excitement of your dream about to be fulfilled and just wanting to be there and get on with it! Second, I had very high expectations going into it. I told my husband how fabulous it would be. I think he knew it would be of great quality and that he would enjoy it, but I don’t think he was prepared for the level of performance you gave. He was pretty much in awe and said you need a bigger stage! It was exactly what I was expecting and I was thrilled to be there and didn’t want it to end! I share in your joy and feeling of accomplishment and knowing that God was smiling down on you. Third, I was very much ministered to by your candid and transparent stories behind your musical creations. You shared how God was with you through each step, even in the disappointments. Everyone can relate to that. So this must be one of about 400 emails or Facebook messages you have gotten since Saturday evening. So just know that even though it’s hard to wind down after such intense work in preparation and the performance, now it’s over but it’s not over for those of us who were there, as it continues to ring in our ears and our mind’s eye. Great Job Frances! May God Be Praised!” – Nancy

“We couldn’t let a day go by without congratulating you on a marvelous and moving concert last night. Our friends couldn’t stop talking about the evening……they said it is definitely going to be the highlight of their Christmas season!! You did make one glaring mistake, though…….because the evening was so wonderful, you’re almost obligated to make it an annual event!! (We’re putting in our ticket requests right now!) Thanks again for sharing your gifts. You touched many last night….HE was watching too.” – John

“Everyone, literally everyone, is talking about how great your concert was and how funny it was. We were so sorry to have to missed it but we are so happy that it was such a success. Dream fulfillment is a BIG DEAL!!!!!! Hope you plan another one soon and we and come. Roses, roses, roses to you.” – Don & Kitty

“I remember two years ago when you created the first spreadsheet with all the details that would have to come together to make this concert a reality. Wow, wow, wow. Not only are your songs beautiful, but your showmanship was of professional caliber. It was serious, funny, light and meaningful. Congratulations. Allow yourself to feel God’s pleasure in what you have accomplished. It was THE BEST concert I have EVER been to in my life.” – Deb

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