Accomplished vocalist and pianist Paul Saik, will be performing in Trenton on Saturday, March 29 as part of the Grundy County Friends of the Arts season.
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Saik will perform in a 7 p.m. concert at the First Baptist Church. Admission is free for Grundy County Friends of the Arts season ticketholders and North Central Missouri College students with proper identification. Admission at the door is $8 for adults while students 12-and-under, accompanied by an adult, will be admitted free. Students ages 13 to 18 will be admitted for $4.
A native of Jackson, MS, Saik 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, MS. He quickly developed a love for church music and started playing the organ at age 16.
Saik 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, he 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, Saik 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, he realized that the successes of his career could not outweigh the stresses and challenges that he faced every day. In the summer of 2003, Saik felt God’s call back to his first love – sacred music – and has been happy with that choice ever since.
Saik 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.” His 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 Saik’s exceptional vocal instrument, lush arrangements and engaging piano performances. Paul’s fourth release in 2006, “Love, Mercy & Grace,” is a deeply personal musical journey embracing the revelation of God’s unconditional love, His tender mercy and healing grace.
Saik’s concerts are a unique journey through his life as he performs various styles of music. Audiences can hear everything from opera, Broadway, organ, piano and vocal solos. He sings such favorites as Josh Groban’s famous “You Raise Me Up” and others such as “Danny Boy.”
“I don’t know why God has blessed me with the talents he has, just as he blesses every person with their own,” Saik said. “But I want to use them to honor and thank Him.”
Corporate co-sponsorship for this show is provided by: Citizens Bank & Trust, Hy-Vee Food Stores, PAR Broadcasting Group, the Trenton Republican Times and US Bank. Additional co-sponsorship is provided by Farmers Mutual Insurance Company/Rob-bins & Black Agency and donations from other individuals and businesses in the community. Financial assistance has also been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.