Dr. Bob Holquist
Minister of Music

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Bob Holquist has served as the Minister of Music at Sylva FBC since 1983.  Prior to his leadership here,  he directed adult choirs in churches in Wisconsin, South Dakota, and in Bryson City (NC), now spanning 50 years.  In addition to preparing the choir and leading congregational music, Bob assists the pastor in hymn selection, and oversees the music staff. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in music education from the University of Wisconsin--Stevens Point and Eau Claire, and a doctor's degree in choral conducting from the University of Iowa. Holquist taught high school choral music for three years, and university choral/vocal work from 1971--2011, when he retired from Western Carolina University. Bob and Barb enjoy family time with Ryan and Maria, and Todd and Amber, and the two grandchildren.  You can often find Bob on the golf course!