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The electric violin is coloured bright blue, and when Guelph, Ontario musician Trevor Dick creates his music upon it, the impact on his audience is profound. Flying Bow Stirs Hearts Electric violinist Trevor Dick says he believes God has created all music, regardless of whether or not a song is "Christian."

Whether he's playing a familiar classic like "Amazing Grace" or contemporary Latin or Celtic-sounding melodies of his own creation, his music is worshipful, inviting listeners young and old to relax in to the experience. Toes tap and heads nod in time to the rhythm of his music; tears glisten on smooth and deeply lined cheeks alike.

"I believe all music's been created by God, regardless of whether or not it's perceived as a Christian song," Dick says when asked why he included secular selections such as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" when performing for a mostly Christian audience. "I believe that melody and inspiration were created by God. 'Somewhere Over the rainbow' is a beautiful song and it touches people. I've had 80-year-old women singing along softly the words to the music of that song."

Touching people with music is what Dick is all about. "When I'm playing for people and I can see that they're being touched; I really feel that that's my calling and part of my purpose."

Born in Nigeria of missionary parents, Trevor spent his childhood in Lantzville, British Columbia, where he began violin lessons at the age of seven. Early on, he quickly excelled in music and began winning local music festivals, competitions and receiving media recognition. At 14, he performed as a soloist with the Nanaimo Symphony Orchestra and in the next year became the youngest member of the National Youth Orchestra for their Canadian tour. Trevor moved to Ontario to study music at the University of Toronto and after graduation went on to teach music for public and private schools. He then served as the Director of Music for Lakeside Bible Church in Guelph, Ontario. Trevor lives in Guelph with his wife Le-Anne and three boys. He divides his time between being a full time Dad, band teacher at John Calvin Christian School, and several music projects. Trevor works with his own band, plays in the Lakeside Bible Church worship band and does composing and arranging through his private business called Kerux Music. Trevor has released two instrumental CD's on which he is featured on the electric and acoustic violins: his 1997 debut "New Beginnings" and his 2003 release, "5th String Blvd". His 'flying bow' brings a whole new dimension to worship!

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