Blue Connection Talent Profiles
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Christopher Weisenborn

Contact: Christopher Weisenborn
Phone: 217-369-0198
Email: cweisenborn@millikin.edu
Provides: concerts, solo piano
Types of Events: performances, dinner parties, weddings, funerals
Price of Service: $75/hr., overtime per 1/2 hr.: $25. Weddings: rehersal, ceremony, dinner - $75 ea.
Previous Client References: Celia Johnston (please contact for phone number)

Christopher Weisenborn can provide dinner music, music appropriate for wedding or funeral services or accompaniment for just about any occasion.

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Millikin University Student Brass Quintet

Contact: Daniel Rohand
Phone: 217-464-8667
Email: drowland@millikin.edu
Provides: brass quintet
Types of Events: parties, church services, weddings, receptions, etc.
Price of Service: $375/hr.
Previous Client References: St. John's Episcopal Church, Westminster Church

Millikin University Student Brass Quintet can play anything from classic weddings to contemporary church services. They play any music provided or select our own music as needed. They can even adapt hymns or other music to fit our quintet performances.

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Big Blue Woodwind Quintet

Contact: Ryan Pierce
Phone: 815-252-4084
Email: rpreci@millikin.edu
Provides: woodwind quintet
Types of Events: parties, weddings, receptions, church services, recital, etc.
Price of Service: $375/hr.
Previous Client References: Decatur Area Arts Council, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University

Big Blue Woodwind Quintet consists of Millikin University students Colleen Hillyer on flute, Emily Sundin on oboe, Ryan Preci on clarinet, and Angie Paul on horn.

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5one

Contact: Tony Marx
Phone: 815-509-1581
Email: tmarx@millikin.edu
Provides: male vocal group
Types of Events: church services, festivals, weddings, receptions, parties, etc.
Price of Service: $500-750/hr.
Previous Client References: Navy Pier, Millikin University and Kirkland Fine Arts Center

5one is an up-and-coming contemporary/pop/rock acappella group consisting of 5 Millikin University music students. They started out as a group auditioning for a summer job at Navy Pier together. 5one is now becoming well-known throughout parts of the Chicago area as well as the Central Illinois area.

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Rebirth of Cool

Contact: John Stafford, director
Phone: 217-260-4383 cell, or 217-424-3579 office
Email: jstafford@millikin.edu
Provides: vocal jazz/commercial ensemble
Types of Events: any event
Price of Service: $250-$500/hr.
Previous Client References: Millikin University, O'Fallen High School, International Competition of Collegiate Acappella - quarterfinal round (Washington University) 4th Place finish.

Rebirth of Cool (ROC) is Millikin's newest vocal jazz/commercial ensemble. The ensemble consists of 12 singers and sings music from both the jazz and popular music fields. ROC performs regularly on and off campus throughout the year. The ensemble is influenced by several artists including Take 6, Vox One, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Idea of North, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Real Group, The Singers Unlimited, New York Voices, Stripped, Chapter 6, Groove Society, and Millikin's OneVoice. ROC's director is John Stafford, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts Candidate at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

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Mooners Quintet

Contact: Jessie Connor
Phone: 815-690-0627
Email: jconnor@millikin.edu
Provides: woodwind quintet
Types of Events: parties, weddings, receptions, church services, recitals, etc.
Price of Service: open
Previous Client References: Decatur Area Arts Council, Blue Connection, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University

The Mooners Quintet is a Millikin University based woodwind quintet featuring Amy Hettinger on flute, Jessie Connor on clarinet, Beth Mruz on oboe, Brianna Bjerke on bassoon, and Matt Geary on horn. The soothing yet unique sound of the quintet provides a perfect background for any event. With repertoire ranging from Classical to new age to popular music, the Mooners Quintet will surely find something to fit your taste!

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Donnie Glowinski

Contact: Donnie Glowinski
Phone: 317-797-7407
Email: dglowinski@millikin.edu
Provides: solo saxophone
Types of Events: general performance, church services, receptions, etc.
Price of Service: $75/hr.
Previous Client References: Kathy Peach, Bryan Sutherland and Beth Sheppard

Donnie Glowinski is a young student at Millikin University that will surely please any audience. With repertoire ranging from jazz to classical, Donnie can provided music for a variety of settings.

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Rachel Weiss

Contact: Rachel Weiss
Phone: 309-678-8932
Email: rweiss@millikin.edu
Provides: solo marimba
Types of Events: general performance, dinner parties, church services, weddings, receptions, etc.
Price of Service: general/dinner: $75 first hr., $25/subsequent half-hours. Wedding/reception: $75/hr., Church: $50/hr.
Previous Client References: Julie Clemens (First Christian Church, Peoria)

Rachel Weiss is an able performer capable of adapting to any special event. She can provide her own music or prepare the music of your choice!

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Allison Lingren

Contact: Allison Lingren
Phone: 515-351-0860
Email: alingren@millikin.edu
Provides: solo vocal or solo piano performances
Types of Events: parties, weddings, receptions, church services, recitals, etc.
Price of Service: $75/hr. for solo performances, $20/half hr. for accompaniment
Previous Client References: Millikin University - Tabor School of Business

Allison Lingren can provide vocal music ranging from classical to musical theatre, as well as classical and jazz piano music. She is also available to accompany vocalists and instrumentalists for any type of event.

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