Unity Music Festival 2014
Unity Music Festival 2014 Emcee -
Dr. Perry Phillips
Dr. Phillips has served the Sheboygan medical community since 1991 as an Otolaryngologist/Head and Neck surgeon for the past 23 years after training at Mayo clinic in Rochester, Minnesota from 1986 until 1991. As a part of his practice he cares for many head and neck cancer patients in concert with the oncologists and radiation oncologists at the Vince Lombardi cancer clinic.
He participated as emcee for the first several cancer benefits and returns now to emcee the tenth annual unity music festival. " It has been a great blessing to me personally help care for so many cancer patients over the years and participate in the Unity festival". He has also been personally affected by cancer with both parents dying of cancer over the past 15 years. "I want to thank all of you who support the festival and all of us as physicians and surgeons who care for cancer patients in Sheboygan county". "It is truly a blessing to live in and serve such a compassionate community"
Dr. Perry Phillips
Dr. Phillips has served the Sheboygan medical community since 1991 as an Otolaryngologist/Head and Neck surgeon for the past 23 years after training at Mayo clinic in Rochester, Minnesota from 1986 until 1991. As a part of his practice he cares for many head and neck cancer patients in concert with the oncologists and radiation oncologists at the Vince Lombardi cancer clinic.
He participated as emcee for the first several cancer benefits and returns now to emcee the tenth annual unity music festival. " It has been a great blessing to me personally help care for so many cancer patients over the years and participate in the Unity festival". He has also been personally affected by cancer with both parents dying of cancer over the past 15 years. "I want to thank all of you who support the festival and all of us as physicians and surgeons who care for cancer patients in Sheboygan county". "It is truly a blessing to live in and serve such a compassionate community"
~ 2014 Performers ~
Sarah Leurquin and Marta Ballering

Sarah Leurquin:
Singing and acting are two of Sarah’s passions. She has been in 9 productions at Falls Patio Players with her favorite roles being Tiny Tim in the CHRISTMAS CAROL and her recent lead role as Ida in the show HONK, Jr. She enjoys sharing her gift of singing with others by providing special music at a Milwaukee retirement home and her local church. Sarah has also sung at two prior benefit concerts to raise money for a friend with cancer and most recently she opened for the popular Gospel Quartet, Eternity, to help support the non-profit organization, Simple Hope. Sarah is honored to be part of Unity Music Festival and to be singing with her good friend and singing coach, Marta Ballering. She looks forward to additional singing opportunities and can be reached at [email protected].
Singing and acting are two of Sarah’s passions. She has been in 9 productions at Falls Patio Players with her favorite roles being Tiny Tim in the CHRISTMAS CAROL and her recent lead role as Ida in the show HONK, Jr. She enjoys sharing her gift of singing with others by providing special music at a Milwaukee retirement home and her local church. Sarah has also sung at two prior benefit concerts to raise money for a friend with cancer and most recently she opened for the popular Gospel Quartet, Eternity, to help support the non-profit organization, Simple Hope. Sarah is honored to be part of Unity Music Festival and to be singing with her good friend and singing coach, Marta Ballering. She looks forward to additional singing opportunities and can be reached at [email protected].

Marta Ballering:
Sacred music is Marta's first love. In 2009, she founded MAMCCO Inc. (The Milwaukee Area Messiah Community Chorus and Orchestra), a non-profit IRS 501(c)(3), which exists "to enrich lives in the greater Milwaukee area by spreading God's Word through music." She continues to be the General Manager of this organization (www.mamcco.org) She holds a degree in elementary education and music from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. Along with being a bell choir director, bell ringer and soprano soloist, she is a tutor and consultant for dyslexia. She and her husband Steve raise their two sons in Jackson, Wisconsin.
Sacred music is Marta's first love. In 2009, she founded MAMCCO Inc. (The Milwaukee Area Messiah Community Chorus and Orchestra), a non-profit IRS 501(c)(3), which exists "to enrich lives in the greater Milwaukee area by spreading God's Word through music." She continues to be the General Manager of this organization (www.mamcco.org) She holds a degree in elementary education and music from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. Along with being a bell choir director, bell ringer and soprano soloist, she is a tutor and consultant for dyslexia. She and her husband Steve raise their two sons in Jackson, Wisconsin.
The Bluetones

Featuring a mix of classic R&B and blues pop, The Bluetones have played various area events including the Plymouth Jazz Crawl, Harvest for the Hungry / WinterFest in Kohler, and Festive Fridays at the Kohler Arts Center. The Bluetones are: Larry Bartol - bass; Lisa Golda - vocals, keyboard; Louis Luina -- guitar, vocals; Kevin Payne -- drums; Vida Martin-Voysey; vocals, percussion.
For bookings, please call 920 918 1901.
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For bookings, please call 920 918 1901.
Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BluetonesOfSheboygan
SoulStream

SoulStream is an acoustic duo which blends soulful lyrics with a country kick. After
years of different bands, genres, and
musical 'soul searching'... Chad Saunier (guitar/vocals), and Greg Klauck
(bass) found a shared happiness in simple, honest music... SoulStream.
Jim Wilsing

The flutes heard this evening were created by myself in my
workshop here in Sheboygan. On Friday evenings, for the past 5
years, I have played my flutes for the patients at the Sharon Richardson
Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. My flutes have also been used for
meditation, self-healing work, storytelling, and by other musicians on their
musical recordings. Perhaps I could create a flute for you. If you would like
more information about my flutes, please call me at 920-946-9126.
Kevin Sievert
Kevin Sievert is a Manitowoc native. He is attending Silver Lake College of the Holy Family and plans to graduate with a Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy degree. In his free time, Kevin likes to be with family and friends, perform in any capacity and work. Kevin is currently preparing to play Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar that will open in Manitowoc this May 8th-10th!
Grand Finale - The Best of The Best

Kohler High School Swing Choir
The Kohler High School Swing Choir is an auditioned group of Choral students. This group performs in Spring at community events, Nursing Homes, Early Learning Centers, and Conference and State competitions. This group, along with the Kohler High School Jazz Ensemble also hosts a Cabaret night each year for the Village.
Lori Hucke
Lori Hucke teaches 6th Grade General Music/Choir, Middle School Choir, High School Choir, and Madrigal Singers at Kohler. She has taught vocal music in Kohler for 29 years.
Lori received her Bachelor of Music degree from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI and earned a Master of Music Education from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Aside from teaching, Lori has been a clinician for various high school choirs in Wisconsin, has played piano and sung professionally, and has played organ for church services and weddings for 35 years. Lori and husband Len live in Sheboygan Falls and have two children.
Wendy Kukla
Wendy Kukla is in her 26th year at Kohler School District and teaches JK-5 General Music, 7th/8th Grade General Music, Kohler High School Swing Choir, and co-directs the Kohler Pep Band. She is actively involved with many Kohler School District committees, and is a certified Tribes Trainer for teachers in the State of Wisconsin. She is a two-time finalist for the Kohl Fellowship Award.
Wendy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Piano Performance degree from UW-Green Bay in 1987. She received a Masters of Music from UW-Milwaukee in 1994 and received her Tribes Trainer for Teachers certification from Cal State University in 2011.
The Kohler High School Swing Choir is an auditioned group of Choral students. This group performs in Spring at community events, Nursing Homes, Early Learning Centers, and Conference and State competitions. This group, along with the Kohler High School Jazz Ensemble also hosts a Cabaret night each year for the Village.
Lori Hucke
Lori Hucke teaches 6th Grade General Music/Choir, Middle School Choir, High School Choir, and Madrigal Singers at Kohler. She has taught vocal music in Kohler for 29 years.
Lori received her Bachelor of Music degree from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI and earned a Master of Music Education from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Aside from teaching, Lori has been a clinician for various high school choirs in Wisconsin, has played piano and sung professionally, and has played organ for church services and weddings for 35 years. Lori and husband Len live in Sheboygan Falls and have two children.
Wendy Kukla
Wendy Kukla is in her 26th year at Kohler School District and teaches JK-5 General Music, 7th/8th Grade General Music, Kohler High School Swing Choir, and co-directs the Kohler Pep Band. She is actively involved with many Kohler School District committees, and is a certified Tribes Trainer for teachers in the State of Wisconsin. She is a two-time finalist for the Kohl Fellowship Award.
Wendy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Piano Performance degree from UW-Green Bay in 1987. She received a Masters of Music from UW-Milwaukee in 1994 and received her Tribes Trainer for Teachers certification from Cal State University in 2011.

Sheboygan Falls High School Jazz Choir
is an auditioned choir of 10 boys and 10 girls. The group performs for numerous banquets, senior citizen and church organizations as well as events like the Sheboygan Falls Main Street Memories and Making Spirits Bright in Sheboygan. In addition to holiday performances, the group also participates in solo ensemble festivals and has consistently received high ratings at both the district and state levels.
Director Bill Born
is an auditioned choir of 10 boys and 10 girls. The group performs for numerous banquets, senior citizen and church organizations as well as events like the Sheboygan Falls Main Street Memories and Making Spirits Bright in Sheboygan. In addition to holiday performances, the group also participates in solo ensemble festivals and has consistently received high ratings at both the district and state levels.
Director Bill Born