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Thank you to our Sponsors

 25 or 6 to 4 - Rich Linden and Chris Cugini & Cathy David  4:45

 St. Thomas- Cory Howard  4:00

 River Deep Mountain High- Kae Ferber  4:15 

 Bohemian Rhapsody - Joe Lang  5:00

 Take 5 Melody Cook - 4:00  (accomp. Rob Hamilton)

 Summertime - Hope Heisler 6:00 (accomp. Don Wiggins)

 Medley from Jersey Boys - Miles Samotin  7:00

 Dr. Jeckel -  Cathee David 

accompanied by Dr. Baron.  3:30

 Bolling Suite for Flute and Piano - Deb Stone 

accompanied by Dr. Baron, Carl McVicker and Wes Dawson. 10:00

 Magic Act - Millard Brooks  17:00

 Mustang Sally - Chris Cugini  5:45

 Motown Medley - Finale  4:30

  Ain't No Mountain High Enough  Don and Cathy

  My Girl    Rick Linden  Cory fronting the instrumental break

  Signed Sealed Delivered   Chris  

Attachments:

Greg Billings (Bass) is the owner of the Steinway Piano Gallery and Co-Chair of the Physicians‟ Talent Show with his wife Sara Billings, RN. Greg started playing the piano at the age of 6 and the bass at 15. He is a second generation music merchant and has served on numerous industry boards. In addition to the Steinway Piano Gallery in Bonita Springs, he also owns the Steinway Piano Gallery in Madison, Wisconsin with this son Grant. Greg and Sara are equally passionate about music and health care which explains the creation of the Physicians‟ Talent Show as a vehicle to support both important causes. 

Lee Michaels (Keyboard) is an internationally acclaimed keyboardist, vocalist, and composer who has entertained on three continents. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Michaels is a versatile performer who first caught the attention of critics and fans at the age of 19. He has chosen a career of performance, equally comfortable in clubs as well as in private, corporate and public events. His considerable background in composition and performance has afforded him the opportunity to write commercial jingles, compose sound tracks for film and to record his own music. Lee has performed for audiences in Europe, the United States, and South America as well as aboard ship. Lee began his Oblation Red Shoes Tour in early 2009. 

Don Wiggins (Vocals) is a 27 year resident of Naples, is the Worship Leader at Tree of Life Church. He has served in various ministry capacities, namely, Senior Pastor of Restoration Church, and the Associate Pastor and Worship Leader of New Hope Ministries. His passion is to assist church leaders in discovering and carrying out their mission for God in the local church. 

Rob Ralph (Band Member-Trumpet/Flugelhorn) Following graduation with a degree in Music Education and a brief stint as a band director, Rob has worked in Sales while pursing music as a hobby. Rob is married with one son and has lived in Naples since 1990. 

Rob Hamilton (Saxophone) is the Associate Pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Naples and is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America. He and his wife, Hayley have three daughters—Molly, Margaret Anne, and Katherine. They are originally from North Carolina, and have lived in Naples for a little over a year. Rob earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an emphasis in jazz saxophone from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. After receiving a call to full-time Christian ministry, he earned his Masters of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA. Rob‟s greatest joy in life is the love of God that is displayed in the life and death of Jesus of Nazareth. His mission in life is to share that love with others in every way possible. He is glad to be supporting the Neighborhood Health Clinic in the wonderful work they do to our neighbors in need. 

Chad Craig (Drums) is an elementary music teacher/percussionist and has been performing and teaching in SW Florida for the last 13 years. He has music degrees from Indiana University and State University of NY at Fredonia. Chad studied drumset with Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp) and Timpani with Gerald Carlyss (Philadelphia Orchestra). He studies traditional African drumming with Sowah Mensah from Ghana and M‟Bemba Bangoura of New Guinea.Chad currently is teaching at Sea Gate Elementary where he implements the “World Music Drumming” curriculum that teaches discipline, respect, focus, and teamwork through drumming. He spends his summers teaching the “World Music Drumming” curriculum to fellow music teachers around the country. He also conducts seminars in corporate team building through drumming and is the drummer for “Queen Sheba and the Lemon Heads” who play in the Naples Area. 

Cherie Nottingham (Vocals) Born in Kansas City, MO, Cherie has been singing in Naples for 11 years with praise teams and choirs and currently serves as praise team member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, praise team member of Community Bible Study, and Music Coordinator of Naples Christian Women‟s Connection. Cherie and her husband Ben have one child, Richie, who is six years old. 

Sherry Break (Vocals) has lived in Naples for 28 years. She is married to and works with her husband Jerry in their contracting business, Bay West Ventures. They have 3 grown sons who live in the Orlando area. Sherry has been singing most of her life and currently sings in the Praise and Worship team at Covenant Presbyterian and Community Bible Study in Naples. 

Reverend Michael Bannon (Stage Manager) has been the teaching pastor at CrossRoads Community Church in Naples (EFCA) since 2005. He grew up in Canada and studied music at the University of Western Ontario, and classical animation at Sheridan College of Applied Arts. He later worked both as a professional musician and as a film animator working on such TV classics as the Flintsones and Scooby Doo. Michael married his wife Teresa in 1987, began full-time ministry in 1988 at Grace Immanuel Bible Church, Jupiter, Florida where he was ordained as a minister in 1992. In 2000, Michael left Florida to pursue a Master of Divinity degree at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois graduating in 2004. 

Wes Dawson, (Drums) has always had a passion for music.Now 38 years old, he began playing and taking drum lessons at the age of ten and began performing at church at the age of twelve.He continues to play praise music in addition to playing different musical styles professionally with local Naples area bands. He has received private instruction from drummers: Clyde Koch (Naples Concert Band), Steve Wylie (various bands, Tulsa, OK), and Jim De Long (Phil Keaggy and other top Christian artists).Wes has performed with the Pine Ridge Middle School Concert Band, Barron Collier High School Jazz Band, Royal Brass Band, Night Train Band, Logan Street Band and the late great Jon Bainter aka Ottis Percy. Growing up in the melting pot of Naples, Florida has allowed Wes to perform several different musical styles at different venues throughout his career.He continues to teach a select few drum students. Wes is a Portfolio Manager and Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Securities Private Client Group in Naples, FL. He has been married to Donice Dawson for the past 14 years and has two wonderful children, Wesley and Ashley. 

Steve Adamczyk (Horns) graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a B.A. in History. He was on the Dean‟s List all semesters, elected into the Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society, and also researched and studied at Cambridge University in England. In 2008, Steven graduated with honors from the University of Florida law school with a Juris Doctorate. In law school he served as Student Body President, a member of the Florida Journal of International Law, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Student Body, competed in the Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition, and was elected to the Florida Blue Key honorary leadership society. Mr. Adamczyk also clerked at the Florida Supreme Court for Justice Barbara J. Pariente and was recognized by the University of Florida student body and faculty as the law student of the year for 2007—2008. 

Dr. Michael Baron (Pianist) Professor of Music and Head of Piano Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University‟s Bower School of Music, Michael Baron is an award-winning concert pianist. He performs more than forty concerts each year, including annual tours of Europe and engagements throughout the United States. Equally at home as a recitalist, a soloist with orchestra, and a chamber musician, Baron holds the Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from The Ohio State University. A distinguished educator, Dr. Baron was formerly Artist-in-Residence, Head of Keyboard Studies, and a tenured Associate Professor of Music at Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado. He has also taught at the State University of New York, Beloit College, and The Ohio State University. Dr. Baron's students have won or placed in numerous competitions, including Competition Internationalé, Music Teachers National Association, Maurice S. Thomas Memorial Competition and Four Corners Piano Competition. He is a popular teacher and presenter for music teacher association workshops. 

Carl McVicker was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A professional bass player all of his life, he has performed with Nancy Wilson, Chris Connor, Lenny Bruce and Billy Taylor. He was the resident bass player on “Mister Rogers‟ Neighborhood” for over 30 years. 

· Dr. Richard Linden 

· Dr. Christy Cugini 

· Dr. Catherine David 

· Dr. Corey Howard 

· Dr. Kae Ferber 

· Dr. Joseph Lang 

· Melody Cooke 

· Dr. Hope Heisler 

· Dr. Myles Samotin 

· Dr. Debra Stone 

· Dr. Michael Baron 

· Dr. Millard Brooks 

Dr. Christy Cugini (Guitarist) is an endocrinologist who has been practicing in the state of Florida for the past 17 years. He just recently celebrated his 4-year anniversary here in Naples. He has been a musician for over 40 years. His main interest is electric guitar. He has performed in many bands, mostly playing rock n roll, blues and southern rock. He is currently in Wonderful Johnson playing original compositions around the southern U.S. 

Dr. Kae Ferber (Vocalist) has been a board certified internist and geriatrician in Naples since 2001. She received her medical education from the University of Wisconsin Medical School and performed her internship, residency and fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Madison Hospital. “Friends usually say I sing like Sheryl Crow and play the piano like Sara McLachlan. You can decide if I’m more like one than the other… a combination… or neither.” 

Dr. Corey Howard (Tenor Saxophone) attended the University of South Florida, originally as a music major, but quickly switched to science. He continued at the university's medical school, where he received double board certification in gastroenterology and internal medicine. Originally specializing in gastroenterology, Dr. Howard currently practices internal medicine and primary care. Dr. Howard‟s athletic training and competitions have inspired him to expand his medical practice to include nutritional and general lifestyle training designed to help his patients take an active role in maintaining their heatlh. 

Dr. Catherine David (Soloist) is happy to be back in Southwest Florida. Being raised in Fort Myers, she has seen the area grow and change. Dr. David comes from a family of doctors and has been influenced strongly by the medical profession. Music is a love that is shared by her family, and is a talent that keeps them close. A podiatric surgeon, she practices in Fort Myers for Foot and Ankle Care of the Island Coast. She is happy to perform this evening for her third Physicians‟ Talent Showcase. 

Dr. Hope Heisler, (Ballroom Dancer) has been working as an emergency room physician since 1991 in Lehigh. She has also worked in Arcadia, Sebring and Fort Myers. She has always loved music and has very fond memories of her family sitting down together and making music. Her mother played the accordian and her father had his own band while growing up; he played the clarinet in the army band during the Korean war, and the saxophone in his own band. She took up piano, which was a childhood dream of hers, about seven years ago while her mother was sick in the hospital. While her father was undergoing chemo and radiation at Moffit, she stayed with him at the Hope house (which had a piano) and played for him and the other patients. She is very grateful to God for allowing her the outlet of playing such a beautiful instrument. Some of her other interests include singin, ice dancing, and travelling. While travelling, she always tries to find a piano in her hotel or ship so that she can practice. Hope will be dancing with her sister, Rosann Heisler, and her professional dance instructor, Tibor Vargas. 

Dr. Richard Linden, (Pianist) Dr. Richard Linden is a Graduate of the University of Detroit Dental School, as is his wife Dr. Maria Linden. Together they own and operate a private dental practice at „The Strand‟ in North Naples where they focus on all phases of cosmetic and family dentistry. A lifelong guitarist, Rich also plays piano and banjo. Intro: Rich was born in the mid sixties and grew up in the Detroit area which, he is convinced, afforded him the “perfect storm” of musical influence. From Motown to Ted Nugent; from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to Alice Cooper and Bob Seeger, Rick is convinced the cross-section of music he was exposed to could not have been any better. 

Dr. Joseph Lang, (Classical Guitarist) Dr Joseph Lang is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist in private practice in East Naples and on Marco Island 

where he lives with his wife and three children. His son Joey is a former winner of the Steinway Music Society Annual contest. Dr Lang has delivered thousands of babies and done hundreds of surgeries. He is dedicated to his family and his patients. He has played classical guitar as a hobby since his teens and has a love of music in all its forms from classical to Bluegrass to Gypsy Jazz. He tries to instill this love of music in his children. 

Dr. Millard C. Brooks, (Magician) has been a board certified anesthesiologist in Naples since 1990. He received his medical education at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, performed his internship in Internal medicine at Hermann Hospital and completed his residency in anesthesia at the University of Texas at Houston and Veteran Affairs in Houston. 

Dr. Myles Rubin Samotin (Pianist) us a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and has practiced in Naples since 1997. He has attended Columbia University as well as Julliard. He received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Brooklyn and completed the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. He was a fellow in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. 

Dr. Debra Doud (Flutist) attended Northwestern University as a music major. Not sure about music as a career, she eventually completed her undergraduate degree in Biology, and then attended the University of Rochester Medical School where she received her MD degree. Following this, she did her Internal Medicine internship and residency at Loyola University in Chicago, followed by her Interventional Cardiology Fellowship during which she was Chief Fellow. She then practiced in the western suburbs of Chicago and was an Assistant Clinical Professor at Loyola. She was also active with the DuPage Community Clinic which provided medical care to low income uninsured patients. She and her husband, Jerry Stone, have now retired to Southwest Florida and she has returned to school, attending FGCU studying music. She plays flute and piano 

Melody Cooke (Pianist) is a 15 year old sophomore at Ft. Myers High School, where she holds a 4.0 grade point average. She plays piano and vibes with the school‟s Jazz Band, was class president in 2008, and founded the Gift of Music Club in 2009. She has won numerous awards, including first place winner in age group, as well as overall winner of the 2009 Steinway Piano Competition in May, 2009. She was also a Steinway Piano competition winner in 2006 and 2008. In April, 2009 she won second place in the City of Cape Coral Stars of Tomorrow Competition, and in May she won second place in the City of Ft. Myers Young Artists Competition. She was a featured summer jazz piano performer at Café Mattisse, performed for Ellington's Jazz Club- Piano in 2008. She is currently studying jazz, classical and voice and has been a Protocol Fashion Model in Naples since 2008. 

Dr. Michael Baron (Pianist) Professor of Music and Head of Piano Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University‟s Bower School of Music, Michael Baron is an award-winning concert pianist. He performs more than forty concerts each year, including annual tours of Europe and engagements throughout the United States. Equally at home as a recitalist, a soloist with orchestra, and a chamber musician, Baron holds the Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from The Ohio State University. A distinguished educator, Dr. Baron was formerly Artist-in-Residence, Head of Keyboard Studies, and a tenured Associate Professor of Music at Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado. He has also taught at the State University of New York, Beloit College, and The Ohio State University. Dr. Baron's students have won or placed in numerous competitions, including Competition Internationalé, Music Teachers National Association, Maurice S. Thomas Memorial Competition and Four Corners Piano Competition. He is a popular teacher and presenter for music teacher association workshops. 

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