"You certainly seem to be very energetic and productive, which obviously accounts for your success.  I am enjoying what I am hearing on the (classical) CD. Your writing is "traditional", meaning not in the 20th-21st century avant-garde style. I am sure this allows for a more successful audience." 
--  Comments by Murray Grodner retired String Bass professor Indiana University, former bass player with the NBC Symphony under Arturo Toscanini

 

RE: Gypsy Tango, 02/28/2007 

Gary, This is absolutely beautiful, and evocative as you say, of a romantic Gypsy night!  It reminds me of my summer nights at the Samois, France Django Rheinhardt Gypsy Music Festival, sitting around the campfire with French Gypsy musicians in front of their RV "wagons!" 
--  Mary Ann Harbar author of Gypsy Violin and performer on the accompanying CD published by Mel Bay

 

RE:  Basses Rule, 04/06/2007

I just listened ... and the piece is very enjoyable and well written. It is well thought out and well composed, unlike so many public school pieces written for the less advanced students. It sounds enjoyable to play because of the rich writing and attractive themes. Public school orchestras could use a lot more writing like yours for the enjoyment of playing while growing musically. So much of the 'educator' written pieces have little or no inspiration musically and seem to be created to make another modestly capable educator a recognized icon in the field of music education.