Quotes from Presenters
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“Our Music Committee couldn’t have been happier with the group’s performance! It was a wonderful way to end our season.”
Vicki Sofranko, Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, FL Aug. 2009
“The Brass Roots Trio performance thrilled our audience!"
Christie Miller, Artistic Director, Jewel Box Series, Chicago, IL March 2009
“Many thanks to you from the Warner Robins Community Concert Association! Those of us who were privileged to hear your concert were impressed with your artistry and communication skills…we hope you will come our way again!”
Norma Hunt, Warner Robins Community Concert Association, GA Oct. 2009
"The audience was enthralled with the Trio...the concert truly offered something for every single person in the audience. The musicians were delightfully entertaining and had an excellent connection with the audience members. They ended the concert with an encore presentation of America the Beautiful - received with a standing ovation. This Trio should definitely be considered for future performances at Boise State University!"
Holly Gilchrist, Fine Arts Manager, Boise State University Nov. 2008 |
"Truly one of our best concerts!"
Phoebe Boschi, Manager, Amsterdam Area Community Concert Association, Inc., NY Sept. 2008
“All three performers are outstanding musicians…these are experienced, accomplished professionals who gave us a thoroughly enjoyable concert with a different and most pleasing blend of instruments and musical interpretations…Our audience gave them a standing ovation, and members sought us out to express their appreciation...a high value concert!”
Marc Langholz, President, Culpeper Community Concert Association, VA March 2008
"The Brass Roots Trio thrilled the audience with an evening of glorious music and informative, witty between-song chatter. Many thanks for a delightful evening that will be fondly remembered by all who were fortunate enough to attend!"
Mark Gruber, Co-ordinator, Epworth Concert Series, DE March 2008
“Take equal parts of exceptional talent, of musicality, mix it with excellent programming and amazing arrangements, and you get the performance by the Brass Roots Trio. We were anticipating a delightful afternoon of great music, yet we were blown away by the Con Brio program. Seldom has one concert so captivated our audience…the praises keep coming, several weeks later.”
Carol Corey, Concert Manager, Sundays at Central, Towson, MD
“The word awesome is routinely over used in our society, however this group was truly awesome!
J. Umberger, White Mountain Chamber Concert Series, North Conway, NH
“…the first time in 25 years of the series that an artist got a standing ovation before intermission as well as at the end of the concert!”
John Ashton, President, Fairmont Chamber Music Society Inc., Fairmont, WV
"The virtuoso trio with its unique program of classical pieces and contemporary American works thrilled our audience...a splendid performance...I hope they come back next year!”
Sarah Baxter, Director, St. James’s Piccadilly Concerts, London, UK
"…the audience was in awe at your fantastic playing and singing…a truly memorable experience.”
Stephen Yarrow, Director, St. Mary’s Spring Festival, Dover, UK
“Music lovers in the Mt. Washington Valley of New Hampshire recently were treated to an outstanding concert by the Brass Roots Trio. The three artists are superb musicians who perform with remarkable skill and musicianship.”
F. W. Corson, President, White Mountain Musical Arts, NH
"The Brass Roots Trio is a thrilling threesome, offering a wonderful mix of vitality, versatility and virtuosity."
Stephanie Hart, Director of Auxiliary Programs, Marymount College, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
“The Brass Roots Trio was truly wonderful. All three performers are outstanding musically as well as a pleasure to know personally. The variety of their program is truly remarkable and brought our audience to their feet to show their enjoyment of the wonderful concert. I look forward to having the Brass Roots Trio back again before too long.”
Phillip Lowe, Coordinator of Performing Arts, Hill College, Hillsboro, TX
“Brass Roots Trio captivated our audience. Their performance hit just the right note between a spiritual experience and a spirited concert. Both moving and entertaining, they gave us a fantastic evening. We would like them to return to St Johns.”
Ewart Wooldridge, Concert Organizer, St. John the Baptist Church, New Alresford, UK
“A sincere thanks of the whole of the Welwyn Parish for what seems to have been the best evening they have had for a very long time…a barrage of adjectives such as moving, brilliant, professional, they can really play!, what great folks, when can we do it again? You have made a great impression on all those that attended and it is something they will not forget for a long time.”
Eric Pavyer, Concert Organizer, Parish of Welwyn, UK
“The Brass Roots Trio concert was one of the most inspiring programs we have heard. Only a few have received a standing ovation as they did which demonstrates my statement. Their musical abilities are superb, their presentation is electric and their program was very appropriate for our inclusive audience.”
The Rev. Gerard A. Pisani, Jr., Trinity Arts Series, Bayonne, NJ
"The brass roots trio combine musical excellence and prayerful harmony which enables the listener to rekindle their sense of God's presence and peace in the depths of both heart and soul. With a musical sound that refreshes and inspires, one cannot help but feel encouraged and at peace at the end of the programme."
Rev. Martin Anderson, Sunderland Minster, Diocese of Durham, Sunderland, UK
“The Brass Roots Trio is an extraordinary talent and its Jazz Vespers is a testimony of hope and peace. The musical expertise of the trio is as outstanding as their personal charisma. If you have a chance to book the Brass Roots Trio, don't miss it. People continue to thank me.”
The Rev. Susan K. Crawford, St. Luke's Festival, Jackson, TN
Background Music: Napoli (H. Bellstedt)
