" The joy of singing unfurls the inner world.  Like the petals of a flower being revealed one by one.  Just as a rose blossams, your whole being flowers naturally with the power of singing, and you become filled with deep and unshakable contentment."  Noelle Richardson       Though Choir makes up the largest part of the musical program here at Kanapaha, we frequently draw upon the treasures found in guest vocalists and instrumentalists from around the community, as well as those very special talents hidden within our own congregation.  Choir Practice meets Thursday Evenings at 7:00.  Come and join us!

Emily Delikat, Choir Director Emily joined Kanapaha in April of 2007 and was hired as part time music director in July.  She has a BA in Music from Birmingham-Southern College, and she is a full time music director at Baby Gator Child Development and Research Center, where she teaches children ages six weeks to five years old.  She also teaches Kindermusik, a parent-child music program, on the weekends.  Emily is married to Andy Delikat, who teaches private music lessons at Gainesville Guitar Academy.  They are the proud parents of eight month old Magnolia "Maggie" Grace.  Emily currently directs both the 11:00am Chancel Choir and the 8:45am Church & Cafe' praise band.

We have bid farewell to our longtime pianist, Bill Powell, who after eight years of faithfully serving Kanapaha, has accepted a commission at The Paradise Inn, Mt Ranier, Washington State.  We wish Bill every success in this new chapter of his life We are seeking a new Pianist to fill the open position.    Pianist/Choir Director Search Update. . . The Search committee has met several times during the past three weeks. A job description for the position of Pianist/Choir Director has been finalized, and God has blessed us with a number of responses to our advertising. Interviews for the position have taken place. Substitute pianists/choir directors have been scheduled for the month of June and a decision will be made on the best qualified applicant soon. The committee welcomes feedback from the congregation during this trial period.  06/06/10 Hoyt Childers, Dawn Conti, Dave Schafer, Gary Waller, and Pat Stump, Moderator, Pianist Search Committee       William H. Powell, Pianist   Learn more about William Powell and listen to a sample performance- Visit www.pianomeditations.com

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