What They're Saying: Critical Reviews

“It's gorgeous....the best I've heard so far!  Thanks for sending the recording!  I'd love  to write for your group.”

Robert Cohen, New York City

Composer, I SEE

"I have just been listening to some of your performance of the Son of God Mass... (it) sounded great! I particularly like the sound and control of your top line, and the whole choir has a really assured feel to it: it sounds as if there is good technique as well as musicianship there. Your tempi sounded spot on and phrases nicely turned. So, much for a composer to enjoy.   I'd be keen to write something for you and your choir."

James Whitbourn, Great Britain

Composer, SON OF GOD MASS

“The work you are doing is beyond stellar...it's truly superior!  A sound like that isn't created overnight; that type of cohesion can take decades to develop! “

Vance George,  San Francisco

Director San Francisco Opera Chorus (Ret)

“This is far and away the best I have heard this piece performed.  I was totally blown away by the interpretation, the sound of the choir...just everything.  It's exactly what I heard in my mind when I wrote it...I had to call and see who and where you are!”

Daniel E. Gawthrop, Indiana

Composer, SING ME TO HEAVEN

“I've worked with many very good choirs, but  once in a while a group comes along that separates itself from the rest, and that's where I place Lancaster Chorale!”

Stephen Paulus, St. Paul

Guggenheim Fellowship Award

“My 'Three Motets' have never sounded better.....tempos just right, with more subtlety  of phrasing and more beautiful tone color than any I have ever heard!”

Kirke Mechem, San Francisco

'Dean' , American Choral Composers