Vocalist & pianist, Paul Saik, to perform March 29 at Trenton

The Grundy County Friends of the Arts is very pleased to announce an accomplished vocalist and pianist, Paul Saik, will be performing at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at the First Baptist Church, 2421 Oklahoma Ave., Trenton.

Paul Saik believes every life has a purpose. From the time he was a small child, Paul has touched the lives of many with his talents and love of music and is living his purpose with every breath and every step.

A native of Jackson, Miss., Paul began playing piano at age three and spent much of his time performing in church. His first church position came at the young age of 13 as the church pianist at First Baptist Church in Pearl, Miss. He quickly developed a love for church music and started playing the organ at age 16. Paul studied piano and organ at Mississippi College and received a Bachelor of Music degree in piano, winning several awards and competitions. He also studied abroad at the University of London. A Pressar Scholar, Paul furthered his education at Baylor University, where he received a Masters of Music degree in church music and organ and won several vocal competitions in the Texas NATS.

A versatile singer, Paul has performed with opera companies throughout the United States and around the world. But after many years of performing on some of the biggest stages in the world, Paul realized that the successes of his career could not outweigh the stresses and challenges that he faced every day. In the summer of 2003, Paul felt God’s call back to his first love… sacred music and has been happy with that choice ever since.

Paul recorded and released his first CD of sacred music, I Choose Jesus, in the summer of 2004, followed in the fall of 2004 with his first Christmas collection, One Silent Night. Paul’s 2005 release, Songs of Inspiration, features some of the finest and most inspirational songs ever written. Filled with emotional ballads, stirring anthems and graceful instrumentals, this ambitious collection pulls from both secular and sacred music, showcasing Paul’s exceptional vocal instrument, lush arrangements and engaging piano performances. Paul’s fourth release, Love, Mercy & Grace (2006), is a deeply personal musical journey embracing the revelation of God’s unconditional love, His tender mercy and healing grace.

Paul’s concerts are a unique journey through his life as he performs various styles of music. You can hear everything from opera, Broadway, organ, piano and vocal solos. Paul sings such favorites as Josh Groban’s famous "You Lift Me Up" and others such as "Danny Boy." Paul states, "I don’t know why God has blessed me with the talents He has, just as He blesses every person with their own… but I want to use them to honor and thank Him.

Performance tickets will be $8 at the door. Grundy County Friends of the Arts season ticket holders will be admitted free as well as NCMC students with proper identification. Students 12 and under, accompanied by an adult, will be admitted free; students 13-18 will be admitted for half-price.

The Board of the Grundy County Friends of the Arts encourages you to mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend. We feel it will be an evening you won’t want to miss and one you won’t quickly forget.