Our Team Members:
Our President:
Phylicia Fife has been a performer her whole life. She has performed on many stages across Southeast Idaho. She directed Mary Poppins Jr. for IFYAC Summer Theatre Camps last summer. She has been on the ACCT Board for several years and is excited to be the President is Witness Music Southeast Idaho for the upcoming 2025 year.
Our Producer:
Nancy Eldridge is a biological mother of four. Just as her youngest son was close to finishing high school, Nancy and her husband Chad have taken on the responsibility of raising her nieces and nephew. As the adoption is now final their family is complete. Nancy is a very determined woman full of goals and aspirations and since hearing Lamb of God, she has been keenly aware of how much this music has changed her life. She is very excited to be helping with this sacred work.
“I have never had a piece of music move me like this production. I feel the spirit every single time I hear it.” – Nancy Eldridge
Our Artistic Director and Master Conductor:
Donna Howard holds a bachelor’s degree in clarinet performance and music composition from BYU-l and a master’s degree from Stephen F. Austin University in music composition, specifically musical theater. She was trained in conducting at BYU under the tutelage of Ralph Laycock (BYU Philhannonic Orchestra) and Donald Ripplinger (Tabernacle Choir), as well as LaMar Barrus at Ricks College. Donna has conducted several musicals, and is well known for telling stage performers that her orchestra will follow them, and they do.
Our Administrative/Marketing Director:
Kristy Horsley is a mother of three who lives in Idaho Falls. Kristy loves the performing arts! She has an AFA in Musical Theatre and dabs in many different art forms and as a performer has always wanted to share her love of the Savior through music.
“The Savior has a special place in my heart and I would love to share that testimony through song to as many people as possible. And joining this group at this time is the perfect way to do that while raising my young family.” – Kristy Horsley
Our Sponsor Manager:
Jean-Michel Daniel Knickerbocker is a father of five wonderful children and the husband to Anna, my beautiful wife. He loves to sing especially spiritually focused works. Lamb of God has afforded him a chance to share his talents with his largest audiences. He thanks you for listening. We are all honored to serve in this capacity. He hopes all realizes how much your Savior loves you after listening to us sing and testify of Him through. In his daily life Jean-Michel runs Orange Electric LLC and is in a leadership position at his local church men’s group.
Member Manager:
Cindy Eaton loves music! Loves to sing and has been involved with music in some capacity most of her life.
“I love to use music to create a great atmosphere in my home.” – Cindy Eaton
Our Treasurer:
Shirley Bergman is a contralto and has done many personal concerts as well as being part of fabulous choir performances. She is the mother of seven children, grandmother of nineteen grandchildren and soon to be great-grandma to two sweet spirits. It is her pleasure to be a part of Witness Music Southeast Idaho. “I have been singing in the Lamb of God since 2012 in Washington State. I am so glad I found a performing group here in Idaho when I moved here. This music lifts ones soul and makes a personal commitment to following the Savior much easier.”
Our Community Outreach:
Annette Harris has helped with Witness Music since 2022.
Co-Founder:
AnnMarie grew up with 16 brothers and sisters. Her Father was a Concert Pianist. Her life has always been centered around music. She lives in Idaho Falls and has seven children.
“Rob Gardner’s “Lamb of God” carries a message that is imperative for todays troubled world.” It touches my soul very deeply every time I sing the songs or hear the music.”
“Anytime I express gratitude to my Savior Jesus Christ, it brings a newness of spirit and joy that is indescribable.”
-AnnMarie Petersen
Co-Founders:
Angie Dennis is a mother of six and lives in Kaysville, Utah. She is an active member of Witness Music Utah. Angie and her husband Morgan Dennis have been avid followers and supporters of Rob Gardner for many years.
Co- Founder:
Nancy Eldridge has been a co founder for Witness Music Southeast Idaho since 2018.
Join Our Board Members:
Many hands make light work. If you are interested in joining us and helping on the board we would love to welcome you to our Board Meeting Family. Please call or contact us at WitnessMusicIdahoFalls@gmail.com.