Chaney Bunch: Program in Bel Aire

December 9, 2009

Program in Bel Aire

On Monday, December 7th, the Gerlachs, Floras and Chaneys played dinner music and a program for the Bel Aire Senior Center's Christmas banquet.

The decorations were festive, which provided a joyful atmosphere for the occasion.

No this isn't Ebinezer Scrooge...it is Daniel wondering when the Gerlachs will arrive! (ha ha)

Those playing the dinner music were able to go through the buffet line early...

...and enjoy a wonderful meal of smoked turkey and fried chicken.

Waiting for the music to start.

The girls played a variety of Christmas music during the meal.

click to hear a clip of Oh Holy Night, with Amanda (harp) and Hannah (violin)

The girls had worked on music with different combinations of players.

At one point, Krista Flora played a 2nd harp.

Click play to hear a clip of "Jingle Bells" with a string quartet and piano (Sarah)

I thought this picture was especially good of Amanda and her harp. I suspect it may be framed and on Daniel's desk soon.

A "brother-sister" shot

The girls waiting to begin the program

click to hear a clip of the song "How Should A King Come" which was done as part of the 40 minute program.

This is a clip of the string piece "The Glory of Christmas". This group has 3 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, percussion and piano.

After the program, we all went back to our house to finish off the pan of cinnamon rolls that we had taken to the dinner...but by the time I got home, I found an empty pan sitting on the coffee table! I guess playing music makes people hungry???

It was an enjoyable evening of music and ministry.

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Dan, Rebecca, Esther, Ruth and James Busenitz

Dan farms and raises cattle on the farm they purchased this year, and he and Rebecca are actively involved in music ministry in their church. Dan plays the banjo and bass, and enjoys hunting, softball, singing, and conducting orchestras and choirs. Rebecca composes Christian music, and teaches lessons in volin, viola and piano. She enjoys cooking, sewing and caring for the home and family. She and Dan also have recently started a home-based business with the "Herbalife" company. Esther's job is to expand her vocabulary and take care of little Ruthy and James; little Ruthy's job is to be cute, and excited about everything that she sees, both of which she has mastered! James is the spitting image of his father, and is as sweet as he can be.

Dave, Rachel, Ethan, and Jonathan Busenitz

Dave farms and raises cattle with his father, as well as farming, and is a skilled woodworker and guitarist. Rachel, in addition to caring for the home and children, enjoys crochet, quilting, scrapbooking and music. Little Ethan stays busy keeping them both hopping. Little Jonathan Seth is growing, and has a contagious smile and such a sweet disposition. Rachel miscarried a baby last fall, who they named Jamie. However, the Lord has seen fit to bless them once more, with a little girl due on December 3rd, her grandmother's birthday.

Daniel Chaney and Amanda Gerlach

Daniel, after meeting with Amanda's father for 2 months, was finally granted permission to begin courtship with the girl of his dreams on July 1, 2009. Daniel is a Senior at Wichita State University majoring in Accounting and finance, with a minor in economics. Daniel enjoys courting Amanda...but much to his dismay, there are other things that he must do. Therefore, he also works with Samuel on their lawn business. Daniel was offered and accepted a position that will start in January with Kennedy and Coe Accounting Firm. He plays the cello, banjo, classical guitar and sings, and is trying his hand at choral conducting, like his grandfather. Amanda is an angel, and if you doubt me, you should hear her play the harp! She enjoys scrapbooking, cooking for Daniel, and courtship night. She is very creative and has a real flair for the artistic. Daniel and Amanda are now engaged, and planning an August 6th wedding.

Hannah Chaney

Hannah is a senior in high school this year. She enjoys playing the violin and fiddle, piano, and mandolin. She teaches 3 violin and piano lessons each week. She is also in the first violin section of the Youth Symphony this year. She enjoys her time at home playing with and training her and Samuel's dogs. She also recently obtained 2 horses, which she trains and rides often. She began working at a local stables this summer, helping to teach young riders, choring, and training the lesson horses. Her other interests include sports, photography, outdoor activities, teasing her siblings, and family/friend get-togethers.

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December 9, 2009

Program in Bel Aire

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