Quotes
"[Celtic Music Society] is a uniquely special group of musicians who really have tapped into the well of traditional Irish music. Their enthusiasm and sheer enjoyment of making music is a delight to experience." -Kevin Crawford, Lunasa
"Dear Mark,
Congratulations to you and all your kids, they were fabulous. Please tell them I said so... you guys are really unique!" –Bob Phillips, Alfred Publishing Clinician and Author of String Explorer String Method, Fiddlers Philharmonic, Fiddlers Philharmonic Encore!, and Jazz Philharmonic
“What I like about what you are doing with the children is that you are not only giving them a group experience that can be entirely successful and uplifting but also an individual skill that they can pack and travel with throughout their lives. I may never play the second violin part to a Mahler Symphony in my living room when I am older, but I just may entertain my kids [by playing this music] and make them excited about music at a very personal level.” –Linda Ford, Kanack Music School
"Celtic Music Society was good in everyway... their general deportment, focus, and of course musical performance... they are really very consistent. I hope they know how much they were appreciated. The group embodied the concept of the living tradition in their playing. Their focus and sense of musicality and complete engagement in the music is a credit to them and to you. I'm really proud of the 2004 Sampler concert and Celtic Music Society was an essential part of the success of the entire event. I think your approach is excellent....and again, I can't tell you how much I enjoyed performing with you all" –Mitzie Collins, Eastman School of Music Community Education, Recording Artist, and Sampler Records President
"...a talented and enthusiastic group of young people who had the crowd clapping, singing and dancing along ... they were a memorable part of our St. Patrick's Day festivities!" —Mare Millow, Deputy Chair, Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee & Celtic Family Fair
"Dear Mark,
I drove from Perry to ERHS (about 50mi) last night to hear Lunasa, which I enjoyed a great deal. But I was much more impressed with your groups from the Celtic Music Society. In fact, I was totally BLOWN AWAY that today's Western NY high-schoolers would latch onto Irish music at all, let alone be SO GOOD at it... I was honored to be able to hear them (your kids), and to buy the CD, and to collect many of the members' autographs (sorry there wasn't time to get them all). Keep up the good work, and pass on my admiration to your students. Thank you for providing the opportunity for them, and for us to hear you." --Sue Hengelsberg, Folk Music, Storytelling & Theater
Press Clippings, Momentos, etc.
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