Friday, January 02, 2015

Pianist at UMC January 18


Odebolt United Methodist Church will host a concert on Sunday January 18th at 7:00 pm featuring Christian concert pianist Jim Hendricks. There is no admission fee, a love offering will be taken.

Pianist Jim Hendricks intrigued musicians and family members as a child with the uncanny ability to play anything he heard on records and memorize any printed music that came across the piano. While still in grammar school, Jim was able to transcribe by ear complex harmonies and melodies – without the use of a piano. He continued intensive musical studies and was considered a professional as a teenager.

After high school, Jim performed with such legends as Dave Brubeck, Della Reese, Rita Moreno, Tito Puente, Maynard Ferguson, Jack Jones, Louie Bellson, Clark Terry, Arturo Sandoval, Jon Faddis, and many others. He also competed in numerous international piano competitions and was a featured orchestral soloist, performing the piano music of Rachmaninoff. By the age of twenty-five, Jim had accepted a professorship in the piano department of Chicago State University.

While on tour with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Jim realized he was not using his talents for God's glory. Already being a dedicated Christian for many years, Jim knew it was time to leave the secular music world and follow God's calling into Christian ministry.

Since then, Jim has performed more than 1,200 Christian piano concerts in churches all across the land, including three appearances at the Crystal Cathedral. He has made thirteen piano recordings, performed on ABC, CBS, TBN and PAX, authored the book Contemporary Arrangements for Today's Church Pianist, and been featured in Clavier piano journal. The Lord has greatly blessed his decision to bring glory to Christ through music.

For additional information please feel free to call the Odebolt United Methodist Church at 712-668-4449.  Visit Jim Hendricks Ministries

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