By: Vanna
Mission Statement
My mission in life is to use my talents of singing and
passion for music to ensure that the world may never go a
day without it. Using my values of family, friends and
education I will try my best to show others the beauty and
importance of music and the undeniable influence it has in
many peoples lives, including my own. I will use my
principles of honesty, integrity and passion to help others
appreciate the power of music.
Sara Bareilles
Biography
Sara Beth Bareilles was born on December 7, 1979 to a
funeral home worker and an insurance adjuster in the
small town of Eureka, California. Growing up Sara was
the youngest of three sisters and spent much time during
her childhood at the piano teaching herself how to play.
During her school years Sara was a member of her High
Schools choir and was an active participant in community
theater (AceShowbiz.com). After high school Sara was
accepted into and attended UCLA and apparently “spent
the majority of… her time writing poetry and songs.”
(Lymangrover).
Sara’s passion for music didn’t stop there, she soon
joined a coed A Cappella group called “Awaken”. She also
competed in the schools “Spring sing” competition and
won (AceShowbiz.com). After graduating college she
“performed at local bars and clubs in an attempt to build a
bigger fan base for a bigger show” (AceShowbiz.com). Sara
eventually came to record her first album “Careful
Confessions” which received little attention. After signing
with Epic Records in 2005 Sara was guided by Eric Rosse, a
producer, whom helped her make her second album, “Little
Voice”. In this album Sara “covered her past relationships,
insecurities, and inner battles with trying to trust her
instincts” (Lymangrover).
“Little Voice” was the album that launched Sara’s career
and with her hit song “Love Song” she was unstoppable,
selling millions of copies. With Sara’s rise to fame she
began to be compared to Norah Jones and Fiona Apple; her
voice being described as “naturally skilled…that ranged
from powerful and soulful to sweet and gentle”
(Lymangrover). After two years of touring Sara decided it
was time to start on her third album “Kaleidoscope Heart”
which “was like pulling teeth” (Bareilles). Since then many
of Sara’s songs have received recognition and Sara has just
recently released her new album called “Once Upon a
Time”.
Interview
With my mom
Q: How long has Vanna been singing?
A: Oh, gosh. For as long as I can remember. Probably since she could talk.
Q: How do you think Vanna’s passion for singing began?
A: Well, when I was pregnant with Vanna I used to sing and listen to music all the time. I think that
could have had some impact on her.
Q: What is your opinion on Vanna planning on pursuing a singing career?
A: I think it is fantastic, I mean, if she can do what she loves for a living then I will support her in any way
I can.
Q: Do you think it is important to support your child in something they are passionate about?
A: Absolutely, because it’s important for a child to know that their parents will be there no matter what
and back them up.
Reflection
Doing this project really helped me learn about the
proper ways to cite my sources and avoid plagiarism and
helped me realize the importance of using my own words.
It also helped me look deeper into myself and examine the
things that make me who I am. I feel better after doing this
project and getting to know myself better because I have a
sense of uniqueness and identity that I never saw before.
Works Cited
Bareilles, Sara Beth. "Sara's Bio." The Official Sara Bareilles Site. Sony
Music Entertainment, n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2013.
"Biography for Sara Bareilles." IMDb. IMDb.com, n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2013.
Lymangrover, Jason. "Starpulse.com." Starpulse. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb.
2013.
McQuown, Day S. "Vanna and Her Singing." Personal interview. 10
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Music. 2011. Photograph. N.p.
Roland V-Piano Grand. N.d. Photograph. N.p.
"Sara Bareilles Biography." AceShowbiz. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Feb. 2013.