John Sorensen Gift of Music carries on a music legacy in Kenosha KENOSHA NEWS STAFF Jul 15, 2026 Jul 15, 2026 Updated Jul 15, 2026 Harper Behling, seen on stage with the Kenosha Pops Concert Band, is this summer's John Sorensen Gift of Music recipient. SUBMITTED PHOTO Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save KENOSHA NEWS STAFF When John Sorensen died in July 2023 at age 55, he left behind a legacy of making music all around the globe.kAm%96 H@C=5\4=2DD ECF>A6E A=2J6C A6C7@C>65 H:E9 E96 &?:E65 $E2E6D }2GJ q2?5 7@C 2 564256[ :?4=F5:?8 DE:?ED :? vC62E {2<6D[ x==:?@:D[ 2?5 23@2C5 E96 &$$ q=F6 #:586 :? y2A2? 2?5 E9C@F89@FE E96 (6DE6C? !24:7:4]k^AmkAmr=@D6C E@ 9@>6[ 96 H2D 2=D@ 2 <6J >6>36C @7 E96 z6?@D92 !@AD r@?46CE q2?5 7@C E9C66 564256D]k^AmkAmpD E96 (:=>@E w:89 $49@@= q2?5 5:C64E@C 7@C >@C6 E92? a_ J62CD[ 96 42C65 566A=J 23@FE 56G6=@A:?8 J@F?8 >FD:4:2?D]k^Am kAmx? <66A:?8 H:E9 E92E 7@4FD[ 9:D 72>:=J :D 7F?5:?8 E96 “y@9? $@C6?D6? v:7E @7 |FD:4” 492:C :? 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Gateway Technical College hosts open house in Kenosha The event welcomed prospective students looking to connect with Gateway representatives and learn about the college’s offerings. The event fea…
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