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Yesterday's concert [was] one of the best programs ever! Keep up the lively selections. -- Sharon C. (April 2013)

 

Thanks for a pleasant Sunday afternoon. The band was superb. Cheers! -- Grace Y. (April 2013)

 

Your concert at PVCC was delightful! Thanks! -- Anonymous (April 2013)

 

You are a big reason why I love living in Charlottesville. Merry Christmas to all! -- Jan R. (December 2012)

 

It was another great concert! Thanks so much for doing this for our city! -- Sharon & James K. (December 2012)

 

Wonderful concert! Speaking as a former band director and festival adjudicator, I would give the band straight ones all across the board. Great balance and attention to dynamics. Loved the choice of music, especially the Russian Christmas Music and other Reed pieces. I'm already looking forward to your next concert! -- Eleanor V. (December 2012)

 

Thank you from a grateful old lady. The Panis Angelicus was beautiful. -- Anonymous (December 2012)

 

Christmas Greetings -- Another great program. A good mixture. Appreciate the historical background as well. Thanks!! -- David & Delores B. (December 2012)

 

Steve, What a great concert yesterday. I was especially impressed with the accompaniment for the flute solo -- the band (and you) deserved the standing ovation (she did also)! I had two of my music graduate alumni with us -- all of us were in college band together -- they were also impressed!! -- Kirk D. (October 2012)

 

Dear Steve, We are grateful for all that you bring to Monticello and this region... -- Leslie Greene Bowman, President, Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. (September 2012)

 

Thanks for a great season. Look forward to next year. -- Milt M. (August 2012)

 

Thank you so much for the wonderful music you give us! -- Lynn H. (August 2012)

 

Mr. Layman, I want you to know how very much my family and I have enjoyed your concerts this summer. You play wonderful music! Thank you very, very much. -- Peter E. (August 2012)

 

The performance last night was very much appreciated. Looking at the age group attending, the selections were perfect. Thank you again, -- Ruth F. (August 2012)

 

Dear Friends, The concerts are always delightful - what a contribution to this community! Obviously enjoyed by many - witness the overflowing attendance! -- Sue P. (August 2012)

 

Thank you for a great evening, especially St. Louis Blues march!!! -- L. (August 2012)

 

Steve, Simply the best Municipal Band concert I’ve heard.  My brother and I savored it from start to finish.  I especially loved that yummy arrangement of “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” Bravi! -- Stevens G. (August 2012)

 

Thanks to all band members & everyone else who make your wonderful concerts possible. Your music makes me want to "climb every mountain." -- M. Moore (July 18, 2012)

 

Thank you for a wonderful concert last night. They are all great but last night's was very special. -- M. Chandler (June 6, 2012)

 

Great performance last nite 6-5. A real treat to hear the Army Chorus! -- Milt Moore, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.)

 

Once again your concert was SUPER!  Program choices EXCELLENT!  Good balance and intonation!!! -- Kirk D. (Spring 2012 Concert)

 

This was the most impressive Municipal Band concert since I began attending in the 1950’s.  The scope of the music choices plus the performance of each conductor’s selections was marvelous!  Please repeat soon! -- Crystal C. (Spring 2012 Concert)

 

My wife Sarah and I are community concert band musicians currently living in Winston-Salem, NC.   After seeing a posting on the Community-Music forum last week, we decided to drive up with our family to Charlottesville for the festival. As an audience member, I believe your event was a phenomenal success. Naturally, several hours of good band music can not be otherwise.   But, you had a great venue, a great day of weather, and seeming great support from your community.   We hope that your groups enjoyed it as much as we did. We know that there is a lot of hard work and planning that is required to make such an event so successful.  Congratulations to you, your organization and also the Orange Community Band. I would of course be remiss to not also mention the music.   We enjoyed listening to your group's fine performance. Sincerely, Scott McElfresh (2011 Community Band Festival)

 

Caught the Staunton band.  Nice.  And the CMB.  Dazzling. Fun.  Heartwarming.  Rich musicality.  Deftly directed.  What a neat group.  We hope to catch lots more of your concerts.  Thanks for the gift you are and bring to the community !!  --  Ann and David McF. (2011 Community Band Festival)

 

Hello Steve (and The Band),
We are looking forward to the concert tonight.  My grandson, Cooper Hull, is turning 5 today and deemed it absolutely necessary to come to the concert as part of the celebration. His parents, juggling a 1 and 3 year-old as well, had thought that the August 3 performance would be sufficient for this year. On the way home afterward, Cooper was very intent on planning......."Lets see... I could go to the concert and then... hey Mom... would it be too late to have the birthday afterward?"  The final plans are a picnic in Pen Park, "presents and cupcakes" then The Concert!!  Mere words cannot convey how strong his intentions became! Cooper attened two concerts at the age of three. Then last year on August 11, we brought him and his brother as his little sister was being born that very night! It seems these concert dates have marked special times for him. This year, I think real appreciation is taking a stronger hold! Since he is being raised without TV or much video, real experiences such as a live concert are very meaningful! In this "virtual world" today for all its benefits, nothing beats a live concert! All that to say a special thanks to all of you! We all attended the June 14 concert and my husband and I have enjoyed most of this year's offerings. If all goes as planned, 4 generations will be together tonight: my parents, my husband and I, Cooper's mom and dad and the birthday boy with siblings. Thank you for the wonderful evenings you all prepare and share! I wish more young folks took this golden opportunity to enjoy the music! -- Thanks again, Laura and Bob Hull

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Hello Stephen,
We cannot let this day pass without a big thank-you for the very special birthday greeting! Thanks for "reaching out" and touching a new generation. It was truly a memorable way to end a birthday celebration! I do not know if Cooper will ever again have that many people clap for his birthday! I think he will never forget it! Please pass along the biggest "Thank You" to all of the band for a wonderful summer season, great selection of music and especially a fantastic final concert! The "Old Glory" essay was stirring, the slideshow inspiring, and the music thrilling, right down to the pacing of "Stars and Stripes". We are proud to have the Municipal Band representing this area. Thanks to all for your dedication and sharing your love of music. Looking forward to the future, -- Laura and Bob Hull 

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Dear Steve, Thanks for a terrific concert last night, and a special thanks for making my son Cooper's 5th birthday so memorable! He was DELIGHTED! He had really wanted to go to the concert, ever since he found out it would be on his birthday. In fact, he was ready to not celebrate his birthday in order to go to the concert! So he really enjoys the music, and the rest of us do as well. Just wanted to drop you a quick note of thanks. Looking forward to the Fall Concert series! -- Best Regards, Chester Hull

My wife and I enjoyed the June 8th concert tremendously! The program was well chosen; every number was beautiful, each in its own way. It would be impossible to say which was the best. It seemed to me that many of the selections were very difficult. Anyway, we greatly appreciate every opportunity to hear that band! -- Bill W.

 

I attended my first concert w/you on 6/8/10. At times I felt I was listening to a symphony orchestra. At other times the best band in the world. Thanks! -- E. Johnson

 

Last night's concert was another winner! You provide so many with so much pleasure. -- Anonymous

 

My husband and I and our friends really enjoyed the concert on June 8. It was excellent. One of the best. The music selection and performance was outstanding! -- S. A. Gallagher

 

To the Band -- You just keep getting better and better. I attended Tuesday night's performance, and can't wait for two weeks. -- J. G.

Congratulations to you and the Band on your recent 2010 Shining Star Honorable mention of the Arts Build Communities Award. It is wonderful that your organization's numerous contributions to the Charlottesville community are recognized at the state level. Thank you for everything you do to enrich this community. Sincerely, David J. Toscano, Delegate for the 57th District, Virginia House of Delegates

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