I would like to tell you that this was one of the best experiences my daughter Betsy had. She is still talking about it and thinking about joining Columbia Choirs in the fall. I have taught music on the church level for many years…(being in SingFest)was wonderful, exceptional, and way more than we could have imagined.
Columbia Choirs has been so good for [my son]. [The Choir] has been part of his life for half of his life! That is big! When he entered in 4th grade, he loved singing, but didn’t have a lot of friends at school. As you know he is very unique. He got teased a lot in school. Columbia Choirs was always a safe place for him to go to, a place he was accepted for who he was, a place that he wouldn’t get teased. A place to build his confidence, and self esteem. Of course you know all the musical benefi…
Parent of a young man who was in the choir from 4th grade through 12th grade
Your group has been such an integral part of our Ten Grands show for many years! Such a polished and profession group of young singers! Such great leadership under Steve! Thank you!
Kathy Fahlman Dewalt “Ten Grands Seattle” Executive Director-Founding Co-Creator
Very impressive with excellent stage presentation…beautifully shaped performance…most distinguished performance..fantastic sense of line. We were extremely impressed…really nice open throated sound.
Simon Halsey, Chairman of Adjudication Panel, International Musical Eisteddfod, Llangollen, Wales, Fourth Place in Children’s Choir Division
Columbia Choirs “was fantastic! I know our audience members truly enjoyed hearing the excellent tone, intonation, and musicality of your singers. Columbia Choirs (is) providing a great role model and inspiration for children and their parents throughout the Puget Sound area.
Meighan Pritchard, Seattle Symphony Education Coordinator
Thank you so much for the beauty [the choir] brought the Cathedral’s program – they were wonderful, strong, clear, musical. . . what a treasure Seattle has in this choir of yours!
Jim Savage, Music Director Cathedral of St. James, Seattle
I was just thinking about the awesome tour to Norway & Sweden 20 years ago – thank you for the many opportunities that you created through Columbia! We are all better musicians and humans for your efforts and passion.
Darcy M. (former member)
I hope you realize what a large part you have played in nurturing (our son’s) self esteem and his outgoing personality, in addition to the wonderful musical education of course!. You and your whole choir program are doing wonderful things for so many kids. (We) have also enjoyed being part of Columbia Choirs and will miss it. Thanks again for everything.
Parent of a former member
Fine Choir…what a lovely, well-produced, warm sound. You shape the phrases so beautifully…excellent balance and fine use of varied tone colour.
Adjudication Panel – Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2010, Llangollen, Wales, Great Britain
I don’t know if you realize how much you have touched my life. I truly believe that you are a huge part of why I am where I am today. My experiences in Columbia Choirs are some of the best memories of my life. The attention to detail and musicality in your choirs is second to none and has trained me so well to move into high caliber music programs such as…Oklahoma City University.
Molly, former choir member
