Kretzer Piano Music Foundation Announces PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE, 8/16

West Palm Beach, FL - July 7, 2016) The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation today announced the Talent Roster for the 5th annual PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE (PTS) that will be held at The Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace in West Palm Beach on Tuesday, August 16 at 7:30 pm.

The theme of this year's PTS is We Are Family. The performing physicians are affiliated with 11 local hospitals and medical institutions, including five from Jupiter Medical Center, four with Wellington Regional Medical Center, two from JFK Medical Center and one each from Elite GYN Care of the Palm Beaches, Jupiter Plastic Surgery, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Palm Beach Surgical Associates, Palms West Hospital, Sebastian River Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital and West Palm Hospital.

Among the talented doctors and medical professionals scheduled to perform are:

+ Dr. John Fernandez from Stuart is affiliated with Emergency Medicine at Sebastian River Medical Center. A rock singer and lead guitarist, Dr. Fernandez was part of the popular All Doctor Band in all four previous PTS events.

+ Dr. Kenneth Fuquay from West Palm Beach is affiliated with the Pulmonology Departments at both the Jupiter Medical Center and the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Another four-time PTS veteran, Dr. Fuquay plays the classical guitar.

+ Dr. Gordon Johnson is a retired Pathologist and former Chief of Staff of Wellington Regional Medical Center where he presently is serving on the Board. Dr. Johnson will be returning as a PTS emcee, and will perform with his wife (Dr. Linda Johnson, pianist) and son, the highly acclaimed violinist Gareth Johnson.

+ Dr. Linda Kiley is an OB/GYN from Palm Beach Gardens who will play the piano in a musical group that includes her veterinarian husband and their son and daughter.

+ Dana Oaks, the CEO of JFK Medical Center - North Campus in West Palm Beach, who will sing, accompanied by his piano-playing wife and two talented daughters. The Oaks family lives in Wellington.

+ Dr. Jill Rodila from Palm Beach Gardens is an Ophthalmologist associated with the Jupiter Medial Center. A talented harpist, she will be playing as her ballet-dancer daughter performs.

+ Dr. Lyda Rodriguez is a Pediatrician affiliated with both St. Mary's Hospital and the Jupiter Medical Center. A resident of West Palm Beach, Dr. Rodriguez is a ballroom dancer who will be performing in her third PTS along with Alex Foraponov from Dance With Us Studios.

+ Dr. Thomas Rowe is in General Surgery at Jupiter Medical Center and is Jupiter Medical's Chief of Staff. Another four-time PTS veteran, Dr. Rowe plays the bass guitar in the doctor band.

+ Dr. Robin Shecter of Wellington is affiliated with both the Wellington Regional Medical Centerand West Palm Hospital. A gifted vocalist, Dr. Shecter sang in all four previous PTS concerts and will be singing with her talented daughter and Kretzer Kid Emily.

+ Dr. Robin Sykes is a Plastic Surgeon at both Jupiter Plastic Surgery and the Jupiter Medical Center. A talented flautist, Dr. Sykes also performed in three earlier PTS events. She will be performing with her husband Dr. Rowe and their two children.

+ Dr. Maureen Whelihan is in Obstetrics/Gynecology and is affiliated with Elite GYN Care of the Palm Beaches and Wellington Regional Medical Center. Dr. Whelihan participated in three previous PTS events and will once again serve as emcee this August.

+ Dr. Jack Zeltzer of Lake Worth is a Vascular Surgeon associated with Palm Beach Surgical Associates, Palms West Hospital, Wellington Regional Medical Center and JFK Medical Center. A talented drummer, Dr. Zeltzer is past president of the Palm Beach County Medical Society and another four-time PTS veteran.

The one non-medical doctor is Dr. Robin Arrigo, a concert pianist who earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the University of Miami. She will perform piano with her daughter on cello and also play with the doctor's band.

Another special performer at this year's PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE will be singer Avery Sommers, who starred on Broadway in Ain't Misbehavin' and Showboat, in the national touring companies of Chicago (with Joel Grey and Chita Rivera) and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas(with Ann-Margaret), and in shows at ArtGarage, Palm Beach Dramaworks and The Colony's Royal Room Cabaret.

Also on the bill are several talented Kretzer Kids including Broadway veteran Ben Krieger (Finding Neverland) and his sister Charlotte Krieger, vocalist Ashlyn Taylor and 13-year-old pianistZachary Williams.

Tickets for PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE 2016 are $75 each (tax deductible) and may be purchased by calling Complete Ticket Solutions at 866.449.2489. Profit raised from this year's concert will enable KPMF to expand its music education programs for many more deserving children.

About the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation:

KPMF is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the gift of music to children and seniors. "We believe that music enriches lives. Together we can provide music education to underprivileged children, and performance opportunities for music students," says founder Kathi Kretzer.

In addition to awarding scholarships for music lessons and donating more than 30 pianos to disadvantaged children and local nonprofit organizations, KPMF's popular programs include:

+ Keyboards for Kids: Group piano lessons for 100-plus inner-city school children at the Center for Creative Education in Pleasant City.

+ Kretzer Kids: Over 30 gifted young musicians who perform over 50 concerts every year in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and children's hospitals.

+ Music for the Mind: Concert series at CityPlace held the third Tuesday of every month for the past 15 years. Concerts have featured over 11,000 young musicians and raised $580,000 for music in our schools and community.

+ Physicians Talent Showcase: Annual concert featuring a group of talented medical doctors, raising much-needed funds for children's charities.

+ Keys to the Cities: Placed 18 whimsically painted pianos in public spots from Jupiter to Delray Beach for public enjoyment; pianos were then donated to local children's charities.

For more information about KPMF, please visit www.kretzerpiano.com/KPMF.

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