Comments on the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival Wind
Orchestra Performance:
"Wow! I am so impressed by everything you do!
From the selection of these diverse and contrasting pieces of magnificent
repertoire, to the incredible performance skills of each individual member
and the unbelievable ensemble skills....you are STUNNING!" -John
Whitwell, Director of Bands, Michigan State University.(28 February
2004).
"The musicianship of the group is of a high quality and reveals
excellent instruction. An outstanding display of fine musical understanding
and application. An extremely capable group of players who have been
taught so well by fine teachers/conductors. Congratulations to all,
but especially the conductors because they are the ones that make it happen.
Bravo to all!" -Dr. Harry Begian, Conductor Emeritus, University
of Illinois(28 February 2004)
"Congratulations on a fantastic concert. This ensemble
is SENSATIONAL!!! A real joy for me to hear." -H. Robert
Reynolds, Conductor University of Southern California Wind Ensemble(28 February 2004)
"This was spectacular! What a wonderful way to begin
the day. How does it get better than this???" -James Keene,
Director of Bands, University of Illinois (28 February 2004)
"Bravo! Congratulations on a confident and sensitively
delivered concert. This is a wonderful ensemble." -Craig
Kirchoff, Director of Bands, University of Minnesota, Principal Guest Conductor
of the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra (28 February 2004)
Comments on Previous Performances:
"Perhaps the 'showiest' tune ever played at State" (in reference
to the Wind Orchestra's rendition of Bob Margolis's "Terpsichore") -Frederick
Humphreys (26 April 2003)
"I have never heard a High School band play Courtly Airs
and Dances better!" (in reference to the Wind Symphony). -Dr. John
Laverty, Syracuse University (26 April 2003)
"Nothing short of spectacular! You and your directors
are to be congratulated for putting together this magnificent program -details-clarity-technique-
it's all here today. Congratulations to one and all...what a musical
experience for us today!." -Dr. Dennis Silbakken, Central Arkansas University
(26 April 2003)
"It's refreshing to hear and see a band not afraid of taking
standards to a higher level. Outstanding presentation!" -Shelby Chipman,
Florida A&M University (2 November 2002)
"Wow! Superb performance. Creative
arranging...great execution. Emotional and exciting. Thanks for
a musical treat." -Dr. Bentley Shellahamer, Florida State University (2 November 2002)
"This performance was more than worth my trip from Germany
to hear. I was taken back to Fu-Mon Hall in Tokyo just now." -Frederick
Humphreys (4 May 2001)
"Not only does the band play well fundamentally and technically,
real music is being made." -Steven Moser, University of Southern
Mississippi (4 May 2001)
"This band is a credit to its school and community. It has
achieved a level of excellence that serves as a model for all
bands in the state." -Dr. Bentley Shellahamer, Florida State University
(March 1994)
