2nd Annual Doctors in Recital - Fox Valley Production
Saturday, October 22, 2011 7pm Recital • 9pm Reception
Harper Hall, Lawrence University - 420 E. College Ave, Appleton Tickets $50 per person - includes recital and Wine/Dessert Reception.
Tickets are available at Heid Music Appleton and Oshkosh, or by
calling 920.7341969 or 920.651.4343.
A Benefit Concert for Reach Counseling Services.
Dr. Joyce first learned to play the piano from her mom at age six and started flute in high school band. She put her music aside until eight years ago, when her small church needed a keyboard player. She jumped back into music and has thoroughly enjoyed it since. She attended college at UW-LaCrosse, medical school at UW-Madison and Wisconsin Fox Valley Family Practice for her residency. She grew up in Manawa, WI. Wisconsin all the way! Joyce practices Family Medicine in Kimberly.
Dr. Kurt Bloomhuff took piano lessons growing up, but it was not until a couple of years ago that he decided to play the instrument he always dreamed of playing, the electric guitar. He and his wife joined a garage-type rock band with some friends and he taught himself to play the guitar. Kurt went to undergrad at Duke University and medical school at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. He came to Neenah to practice Family Medicine with Obstetrics in 2001. Playing music and, subsequently hanging out with friends has been a good diversion and a lot of fun.
Dr. Suzanne Bloomhuff grew up playing classical piano and the upright bass. She began singing in college and medical school and three years ago joined a local rock band where she sings and plays the bass guitar. Suzie has been working in the Fox Valley since 2001 as a Family Practice physician who also delivers babies. She went to medical school at Wayne State University, where she met her husband. Music is a great stress reliever and keeps her young. She enjoys having music in their home with their 3 young children, who also love music.
Dr. Larry Burton, a former music major graduate of the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri started out pursuing percussion. After a decade of life as a musician, Dr. Burton changed career paths and now enjoys serving the Fox Valley area as an otorhinolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat) He is a graduate of University of Missouri - College of Medicine. He further specialized his studies at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and also European Specialty Centers. Although no longer a professional musician, Dr. Burton still enjoys playing with the Neenah Community Band.
Dr. John Campbell is a retired Urologic Surgeon with the Affinity Health System. John attended University of Michigan for his undergraduate degree and Case Western Reserve University, medical school. His residency program was completed at Mayo Clinic. His interest in music came at an early age when he returned home from kindergarten and played Brahms Lullaby on an old upright piano. Piano lessons continued through the formative years and since retirement, he has studied jazz with Matt Turner, formerly with Lawrence University. John’s current focus is with jazz improvisations.
Dr. Bruce Danz graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1980. Since finishing a Family Medicine residency in Eau Claire, WI in 1983, he has been a Family Practitioner at the Kaukauna Clinic. He started playing the clarinet in 4th grade and was taught by his parents. Bruce currently plays clarinet with the Little Chute Community Band.
Dr. Deidre Flanagan started the piano at age seven and continued lessons through high school. Since then she had only dabbled at the keyboard until her youngest son started lessons last year. In helping him with practice, she rediscovered the pleasure and the challenge of playing. She graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1994 and finished her surgery residency at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1999. She joined the Affinity Medical Group and has been practicing General and Vascular Surgery in Appleton ever since.
Dr. John Harris started out in music, and ended up in medicine as an OB-GYN for 32 years. He has been retired for the last 18 years. John attended University of Michigan for his medical school. Along the way, he fathered three beautiful red-haired daughters, who followed in his musical footsteps. Well, sometimes under protest, but they followed nonetheless. All took piano lessons and when they were adept, began to play duets with Dad. A tradition began! To entice us, he would plead, “just one.” Now, whenever they get together, unruly duets break out… OK Dad, just one! Today you will also hear from Susan and Ann.
Dr. Phyllis Lee's father purchased their family a Steinway model S baby grand in 1950. She didn’t play much during the decade of medical training at University of California, SF. After her father passed away she inherited the piano and discovered its incredible sound. “The piano makes you want to play,” Phyllis says. She practices Geriatric, Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine and has found that playing piano in nursing homes helps her communicate to patients, particularly ones with dementia. Currently she works in the internal medicine department at Aurora Medical in Oshkosh and often jokes that she took the job because there is a piano in the lobby that she can play while on call.
Dr. Cynthia Leigh got her medical degree from the University of Nebraska Health Sciences Center then did a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in Endocrinology at the University of Missouri. She has been practicing endocrinology in the Fox Valley since 1987. She came to the harp as an adult, inspired to take up the instrument while trying to be a good Suzuki parent for her children’s beginning harp lessons. The beauty and therapeutic effect of the harp led her on to private lessons of her own and continuing education at seminars and workshops. Cindy enjoys both lever and pedal harp.
Dr. Victoria Negrete has loved music since she was a young girl, playing the violin and singing in choirs and musicals. She attended Illinois Wesleyan University, where she was able to pursue music and biology. It was here she developed her passion for singing opera and touring with her choir throughout the U.S. and Italy. Although she always knew she wanted to be a physician, music continues to provide the much-needed balance in her life. Dr. Negrete received her medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. She currently practices in Neenah at Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin.
Dr. Robert Prehn decided to teach himself guitar at the impressionable age of 18. Despite lacking innate talent or formal education, he quickly found himself in the Madison music scene during the 1990s, accompanying various singer/songwriters. Born and raised in Wausau, WI, Dr. Prehn graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison for both undergraduate studies as well as medical school. His surgical internship was at Rush/Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago, and returned to Madison to complete his training in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Wisconsin. He currently practices in the Fox Valley.
Dr. Barbara Strand enjoys singing and will be a part of the women’s trio selection tonight with fellow Pediatric Physicians. She received her medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago. Barbara served her internship and residency at Children’s Hospital and Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Barbara provides comprehensive care for newborns, children and adolescents, with a special interest in asthma and allergy. Dr. Strand practices Pediatrics in Oshkosh.
Dr. Susan Szabo has been singing since she could talk. She studied cello since age 10 and took piano for 3 years. She performed in the concert choir at Brown University and toured Romania and China in 1980. Susan has been involved in the Oshkosh Chamber Singers for the past 23 years. Her two children also share her love of music. Her daughter Erin, 18, is a cellist and sings. Her son Matt, 16, sings and enjoys performing musicals. Susan is a Pediatrician in Oshkosh and has been practicing for 23 years.
Dr. Dilip Tannen was very fond of music since early childhood. After medical school, however music became a serious hobby. He is actively involved in the Indian community playing music at local and church events and is thrilled to be performing tonight. Dilip sings and plays an Indian instrument that is much like the Accordion or American keyboard called the Harmonium, and also plays an Indian drum called the Tabla. He went to medical school at Indira Gandhi Medical College, Nagpur University in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India and is a General Practitioner in Oshkosh.
Dr. Valerie Zapolsky received her love of music from her mother who is a wonderful soprano. Val’s mother also involved her in the Community Theatre. Val sang the Children’s March from Carmen (in French) before she knew what “French” was. She grew up with musicals, opera and choral society concerts. In college she was in Glee Club. Since then, however, Val has not performed much. She is really looking forward to singing girl group harmony with two fellow Pediatricians. She attended medical school at University of Rochester and practices in Oshkosh.
Upcoming Performance
Saturday, January 21, 2012 6pm Doors Open • 7pm Recital
Meyer Theatre, 117 Washington Street,
Green Bay Tickets are available by calling 800.895.0071 or online at ticketstaronline.com.
A Benefit Concert for the Freedom House
To View Each Performance Click On Links Under Each Performers Bio
Dr. Steve Asma Steve Asma began playing piano at the age of 6 and has been playing ever since. He enjoyed various solo/ensemble performance opportunities in high school and was a member of the Varsity Chorus while attending Marquette University. Steve received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1984. He is currently a Family Practitioner at Prevea Clinic in De Pere and has served there for 22 years. Today he participates in music ministry, performing Bluegrass with “Bent Grass” and when the need arises, you can find him filling in as the keyboard player with Daddy D Productions. CLICK BELOW TO VIEW PERFORMANCE-3 PERFORMANCE-15
Dr.Yoon Chun began playing the piano at age 5. She performed her first solo recital at age 8. Winning many piano competitions, she also performed as a piano soloist with the Palisades Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Youth Symphony and received acceptance to Juilliard School of Music. Taking a break from her music studies, she pursued her medical degree through UCLA, Wayne State University and West Virginia University. Now a practicing OB/GYN, she is excited to return to music. Dr. Chun feels there are many analogies between medicine and music. CLICK BELOW TO VIEW PERFORMANCE-14
Mary Connelly Loving dance and having studied classical ballet as a child, Dr. Mary Connelly put her talents together with Denis Kelly to enjoy the Argentine Tango. Mary and Denis have trained under Marek Szotkowski( currently teaching in London and Paris) as well as Daniel Trenner, Brian Dunn and Deb Sklar. Dr. Connelly is the Medical Director for the Bellin Health Center for Health & Healing. She and Denis hope you enjoy their Tango!
Robyn Davis began playing the cello as a junior high school student in New York City, attending Fiorella LaGuardia School for Music and the Arts. After high school graduation, Robyn laid down the cello to pursue her academic studies; obtaining a B.A. in English/Sociology from Hofstra University and a Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School. In her legal career Robyn worked at Rhode Island Legal Services, the State Department of Attorney General and in private practice before serving as an associate housing court judge. Robyn has served as President of Freedom House Ministries since June, 2009. She recently decided to start playing the cello again.
Dr. James Gapinski Raised in Hales Corners, WI, James Gapinski began violin study at age 6 with Patricia Anders. He also plays a number of other string instruments. He attended Marquette University and UW-Madison Medical School with a residency at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Gapinski also did fellowship training at the Medical College of Wisconsin and received a Masters degree in Biostatistics. He is a full-time sleep medicine physician and Medical Director at Aurora BayCare Medical Center as well as the Aurora Manitowoc County Medical Center.
Dr. Steven Gerndt is a member of Four the Cross a men’s group of individuals with totally unrelated careers and work worlds who have come together by the common aim to share and grow their faith through the singing of southern style gospel music. Dr. Gerndt practices Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery with Green Bay Cardiothoracic & Vascular.
Dr. Nicky Plementosh A minister’s daughter, Nicky Plementosh began singing with her sisters at a very young age in her father’s churches and on his radio program. She attended college at the University of Michigan-Flint and graduated from the University of Alabama-Huntsville. She worked as an engineer at NASA on Hubble Space Telescope and Space Station. She graduated from the University of Alabama Medical School and did her OB/ GYN residency at Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals in Saginaw, Michigan. Nicky is married to Garry Pierce, a local pastor, and has 5 children. Nicky enjoys reading and raising old English sheepdogs. She is in private practice at Woman’s Healthcare OB/GYN.
Dr. Franz Igler Forced by his parents to play violin at an early age, Franz also studied piano and sang in his high school and church choirs. In the 1960s he played guitar and sang in a “garage band” before getting serious about his academic pursuits. Receiving his M.D. and Ph.D degrees from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1980, he completed his Anesthesiology residency in 1983 with special interest in Pain Medicine and Cardiac Anesthesiology. Franz redeveloped an interest in classical piano as his three children took lessons. As an empty nester, he enjoys more time to pursue his interest in the endless and delightful forms of music for piano.
Sheila Koplitz comes to Doctors in Recital with plenty of choral conducting experience! She served at Green Bay East High School as their Choral Director until retiring in 2006 as well as conducting the Green Bay Sweet Adelines for 12 years. Sheila has also performed with the Barbershop Quartet “Encore”and is the current Assistant Director of the “Fox Valley Sweet Adeline Chorus.” She is a National Musica Education Award recipient and continues to teach privately. Sheila retired from the Green bay School System after serving for 34 years.
Lucinda Roberts Originally beginning her musical studies on the accordion, Lucinda had to prove to her parents she was serious about music before she finally received her first piano at age 10. Majoring in Jazz piano at North Park University in Chicago, Lucinda also performed as the House Pianist for a Chicago comedy club. The 80s found her traveling with her band in the midwest and Europe. She completed her Masters in Music Business from William Steinway University and teaches privately. She is the Steinway Piano Specialist at Heid Music in Green Bay and is Executive Director for the 2011 Doctors in Recital event!
Steve Seitz has been a professional musician for over 30 years, touring nationally and abroad, including Europe, China, Canada, and the Caribbean. His personal studies were with some of the country’s most gifted drummers and percussionists including Gene Jackson, Ryan Korb (UW-Stevens Point), Graham Lear (West Coast), Tony Rongo (New York City), and Casey Scheurell (Berkeley College of Music). His teaching practice, Drumistick Studio, which he started in 2002, brings in hundreds of students each year.
Mark Jimos has taught at Ashwaubenon High School since 1992 where he is co-director of bands. His jazz ensembles have taken first place at festivals throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois. Under his direction the Marching Band has performed at events including the Tournament of Roses Parade, Orange Bowl Parade, St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City and Green Bay Packer halftime shows. As a professional musician Marc was a member of Streetlife and Big Mouth and is a founding member of the Power Tool horn section. He has worked with performers such as Bob Hope, Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick, to name a few.
Dr. Kevin Greer Originally starting on piano at age 10, Kevin Greer gleefully switched to guitar in junior high school after his parents made the mistake of letting him include Led Zeppelin 4 as part of the Columbia House Record Club “7 albums for $0.01” deal. Playing with other students while in high school, his musical pursuits were put on hold while Dr. Greer completed medical school at Northwestern University. Kevin did his General Surgery training in Detroit at Wayne State University and completed Cardiothoracic training at the University of Louisville. Toward the end of residency, Kevin became re-interested in the guitar. This evening is Dr. Greer’s third appearance in Doctors in Recital!
Dr. David Heverly David “Skip” Heverly was a founding member of The C.I.A., a Detroit-area punk rock band from the 80s, with several published songs, (check them out on iTunes!) that still performs on the local circuit. Dabbling again in music after a decades-long absence, the crashing drum kit has been replaced by a small pair of bongos that are much kinder to both his hearing and his family’s peace of mind. He has lived in Green Bay for more than 10 years and works as a neurohospitalist.
Dr. Jack Janssen Jack began his performing career at age four with tap dance, adding ballet later. In grade school, he started singing in a production of the King & I. Performances continued in Summer Music Theater and high school musicals as an actor, singer and dancer. Dr. Jack danced with the People’s Ballet Company as the lead in The Nutcracker in the early ‘80s. After a three-decade hiatus from the stage—to marry the love of his life, Jan, go to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA, and raise five wonderful daughters— Dr. Jack returned to the stage, joining the Dudley Birder Chorale as well as Doctors in Recital. Dr. Jack is in private practice at Affordable Chiropractic on University Avenue in Green Bay.
Dr. Kenneth Klein Ken Klein began playing the trumpet at age 10 and continued playing through college. He enjoyed playing for a season with the Colorado Springs Symphony Orchestra but as his medical career moved forward, his trumpet rested for about 40 years. He resurrected his trumpet and is now a student of Gerald Mattern. Dr. Klein practices Radiation Oncology at St. Vincent Hospital, but he maintains his musical ambitions to play in a salsa band!
Dr. Lee Klemens Lee began his musical studies on piano and violin in second grade. As an impressionable youth, Elvis Presley made a huge impact — making guitar look so fun — that he left the violin behind and pursued guitar feverishly. Adding bass in high school, he performed with stage and rock bands and toured in college. His medical practice moved music to the background until the 80s, performing with a physicianled dixieland band on the upright bass. Dr. Klemens serves with Community Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls. Married to Anne, a practicing dentist, they have three children.
Dr. Mark Laukka Mark currently enjoys singing with the Dudley Birder Chorale. This is his first year with Doctors in Recital. He is a gastroenterologist with Prevea Clinic seeing patients at both St. Mary’s and St. Vincent Hospitals.
Dr. Kelly Lynch Since age 4, Kelly Lynch has been involved in vocal music. As a teen she sang in musicals in high school including “Little Abner” and “Damn Yankees” and participated in the Michigan State Honors choir. In college Kelly joined an all-women A Cappella group called “Unaccompanied Women.” Dr. Lynch is a board certified medical oncologist who takes a global approach to patients diagnosed with cancer and blood related disorders. She promotes the delivery of state of the art cancer care close to a patient’s home. With 4 children and a busy medical practice, she can usually only manage singing in the car or the shower!
Dr. Genadi Maltinski Born in the former Soviet Union, Genadi Maltinski graduated from medical school at Florence University, Italy. He did his ENT residency in Siena, Italy, and then immigrated to the United States. Dr. Maltinski completed his Family Practice residency in Pennsylvania before moving to Wisconsin. He now practices in affiliation with Community Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls. Coming from a musical and medical family, Dr. Maltinski pursued his studies in music and graduated from the Conservatory of Music in Florence, Italy. Dr. Maltinski enjoys performing German Lieder and Italian arias and songs.
Dr. Robert Murphy serves at St. Vincent and St. Mary’s Hospitals and is a specialist in Anatomical/Clinical Pathology. He is a Medical College of Wisconsin graduate and is joining the Doctors in Recital Choir this evening.
Dr. Patrick Mansky grew up listening to and playing (mostly classical) music. He is now a medical oncologist at The Cancer Team at Bellin. He is joining the Doctors in Recital Choir for the first time this year.
Dr. Mark Ringwelski first experienced his love of music through piano, cornet and baritone. By high school, his interests were in vocal performances, which he continued throughout college and graduate school. He graduated medical school at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, IA, earning a Masters in Public Health at the University of Michigan and completing his residency in Occupational Medicine at the University of Utah. Moving to Green Bay with wife, Susan Slikkers, Mark became Medical Director for Occupational Medicine at Bellin Health Systems in 2001.
Kim Shefchik Kim’s music background began at age five with piano lessons, which grew into a love of piano, vocal and instrumental music. She enjoys singing Broadway tunes and plays piano and sings lead at her church. A Physician Assistant at OB/GYN Associates of Green Bay for the past six years, Kim is a graduate of UW-Madison PA Program where she also majored in biochemistry. She is very active in Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants as the Public Relations Chair and was honored with the Academy’s “PA of the Year” award.
Dr. Peter Sherrill has been playing the guitar since 1964. He studied jazz guitar with Green Bay guitar legend, Bob Balsley, and New York impresario, Gene Bertoncini. He received his BA in English from Indiana University and DO from Michigan State. Dr. Sherrill is board-certified in Family Practice, Sports Medicine and Occupational Medicine, practicing in Occupational Health at Aurora Medical Group. Dr. Sherrill enjoys dabbling in computer generated composing and arranging, fixing up their old farmhouse with his wife, Carrie, and flying aircraft with the Civil Air Patrol. He also plays violin, double bass and baritone horn.
Dr. Tom Smith Growing up in Burlington, WI “Chocolate City, USA”, Tom began playing the guitar in the 6th grade. Given Cat Steven’s “Teaser and the Firecat” Album for his 14th birthday marked a pivotal moment as Tom learned to play acoustical guitar by ear! In a rock band in high school and college at Marquette University, Tom met his wife at one of his gigs! Medical School in Madison derailed rocking but Tom kept his acoustical therapy. After completing his residency and fellowship in Nephrology at Hennepin County in Minneapolis, Dr. Smith and his family moved to Green Bay. In 1993 they welcomed twins—their 4th and 5th children. Tom enjoys recording via computer and has a full blown recording studio in his home.
Dr. Ralph Vardis As a Pediatric Intensive Care Physician, Dr. Vardis treats infants and children with life threatening medical and surgical emergencies. He received his Doctor of Medicine in 1992 from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and his internship and residency at the University of California, San Francisco. He joined the St. Vincent Hospital staff in 2003 as a Pediatric Intensivist. His love of vocal jazz and the “Great American Songbook” motivated him to study guitar. He has been playing for 10 years, performing regularly in northeast Wisconsin, and is in the process of completing his first CD of original tunes.
Dr. Michael Volk Beginning with the drums at age 12, Michael delved into jazz around age 18. He played through college in numerous bands and continued to play for his own enjoyment over the years. Completing his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Heidleberg, Germany, Dr. Volk arrived in Green bay in 2000. As part of the Green Bay Oncology Group, his specialty is Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Volk finds the fascinating thing about music is it’s fun to discover new influences and melding of different styles. He believes as long as you pursue music, you will continue to grow and improve as a musician.
Dr. Bob Wampler Wampler came to Green Bay in 1977 as an Internist with the Beaumont Clinic and is currently at Prevea doing geriatric medicine. “I have been a lifelong music lover but for the most part haven’t played since college. Now that I am mostly retired, I couldn’t find an excuse not to try it again in the Big Band.”
Dr. Daniel Wautlet Dan Wautlet has practiced chiropractic in the community for over 30 years. He is a recognized provider in the management of low back pain by the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) and is board-certified in rehabilitation. He routinely co-manages patients with local spine specialists. He enjoys music, reading, crosscountry skiing and spending time with his wife.
Dr. Chris Williams Chris grew up listening to classical music in the new “Stereophonic Sound” of the 1960s and began playing the violin at age 11 in the 5th grade string program. He continued in the community youth orchestra and by 7th grade was playing in the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and later the Indianapolis Youth Orchestra. He pursued a premedical course at Earlham College in Richmond, IN. During medical school he played with the Butler University Symphony. Since moving to Wisconsin in 2006, Chris has played 1st violin in the Civic Symphony of Green Bay, a community orchestra and perfect fit for his medical obligations as an Adult Hospitalist at Bellin Hospital.
Doctors in Recital Choir
Sheila Koplitz, Director
Barbara Basche
Mallory Blake
Angel Engels
Linda Grzeca
Franz Igler
Tessa Janssen
Jack Janssen
Molly Keuken
Jon Koehler
Mark Laukka
Cathy Legett
Kelly Lynch
Patrick Mansky
Jane Mariucci
Dave Mariucci
Bob Murphy
Harriett Robson
Bob Richter
Martha Senechal
Laurie Sewall
Tara Silbernagel
Cathy Strommen, Pianist
Randi Tassoul
Maria Tielens
Marla VanLanen
Dan Wautlet
Chris Williams
The Doctors in Recital board of directors and Heid Music extend heartfelt appreciation to all our generous donors. You make this wonderful event possible. 100% of the proceeds from the Fox Valley concert will be donated to Reach Counseling Services—a non-profit organization dedicated to ending sexual violence in the Fox Valley since 1976.
Boston Level Donors
Affinity Medical Group
Dermatology Associates
Theda Care FastCare
SCA
Essex Level Donors
4imprint
In-Kind Donors
Affinity Health System
Festival Foods
Flower Girl Design Studio
Insight Creative, Inc
Lawrence University
Red & White
Avenue 91.1
The Trout Museum of Art
Zuppas
Friends
West Pointe Bank
Dr. Gene Darkow
Outlook Group Corp.
Motion Synergy
Valley Management
Special Acknowledgements
Steve March-Torme
Doctors In Recital Board of Directors
John Gibson
Robert Mayer
Green Bay Production Sponsors
Everyone at Doctors in Recital and Heid Music offers our sincere gratitude to our generous donors. Without you this worthwhile annual effort would not succeed. All the proceeds from the Green Bay concert will be donated to Freedom House—a shelter and ministry providing food, clothing, housing and the power to break the cycle of homelessness to families in Brown County.
