How the Gimquat Found Her Song
Newspaper Reviews

"[They] are masters at creating magical worlds using the imagination" -- Twin Cities Star Tribune [ Full Article ]

"...the conclusion is one of bewitching beauty that leaves the audience teary-eyed." -- Saint John Times Globe

"As the last notes died away to nothing, you could have heard a pin drop as 1,700 children held their collective breath." -- Hamilton Spectator

"...the tale itself is a fine piece of storytelling.  It culminates in a magical surprise that makes the performance into something deeply moving and emotionally satisfying.  But the performance was really all about the music.  From Vivaldi and Bach to Mozart and Beethoven to Debussy and Ravel, the audience is exposed to fine performances." -- Saint Paul Pioneer Press [ Full Article ]

"This is a concert that will entertain and educate audiences of all ages." -- William Randall Beard, Saint Paul Pioneer Press [ Full Article ]

"At last Sunday's marvelous Symphony Nova Scotia show..." -- Halifax Daily News [ Full Article ]

"A Charming and ultimately uplifting tale" -- Halifax Daily News [ Full Article ]

"The show never comes off as stiff or "educational," thanks to the brisk pace that moves the story along and the likeable characters." -- Halifax Daily News [ Full Article ]

"Delightful" -- The Grand Rapids Press

"While fun and entertaining,...the show was educational and did not talk down to the children in the audience." -- The Grand Rapid Press

Reviews from Parents and Teachers

"Thank you so much for such an inspiring performance! It was so beautiful. " - Tanja Loeb-Houston, Oakville, Ontario

"The concert was awesome. My students enjoyed seeing the orchestra live and the dramatic presentation was outstanding." - Susan B. Gould, Teacher, Corliss Public School, Toronto, ON

"WOW! Last year's [concert] was great but this year was fabulous. Thank you!" - Elle Orav, Teacher, Toronto, ON

"The script was brilliantly executed." - Elle Orav, Teacher, ON

"It was wonderfully written, wonderfully done, and so informative and so touching." -Tomio, Suzuki violin-viola teacher, Kalamazoo, MI