Words of Praise

 Musicians, music critics, concert sponsors and composers have expressed their appreciation for the beautiful music and fine professionalism of the Pennsylvania Youth Chorale over the years.

The following quotes were made about the choir in reference to a world premiere of a piece by Robert Maggio entitled "Rachel and Her Children" in 2003.

"I am deeply grateful to you for bringing this music to life.  Thank you!  You make beautiful music, and it is a gift you share generously! 
     Robert Maggio, Composer

"Word settings were often flawless unions of verbal and musical rhythm.  The purest instance being 'Why, O God, Do You Stand So Far Off?', sung touchingly by the Pennsylvania Youth Chorale."
     David Patrick Stearns, Music Reviewer
     Philadelphia Inquirer (from a review of a world premiere of Robert
     Maggio's Rachel and Her Children)

"You and the children put so much work, in an already demanding season, into performances that were full of both glorious sound and emotional conviction.  It was a privilege and an inspiration to work with your choir."
     Thomas Lloyd, Conductor
     Bucks County Choral Society

The following quotes are in response to performances of the PYC with the Symphony Orchestras.

"The Pennsylvania Youth Chorale, prepared by its founder Eileen Finley, brought the right note of youthful sweetness and innocence to the Greater Trenton Symphony Orchestra's annual Christmas Holiday Spectacular."
     Donald Delany, Music Reviewer
     Courier Times

"Thank you for sharing your wonderfully talented group of young singers with us.  They are truly an inspiration.  Congratulations on a job well done!"
     Michael Pratt, Music Director
     Delaware Valley Symphony

"...indeed, your community is fortunate to have the Pennsylvania Youth Chorale in its midst."
     Peter Tiboris, General Director
     Mid America Productions
     Carnegie Hall

Concert sponsors are always so appreciative of the high standard of musicianship and performance given by the PYC.

"What a wonderful testimony to youth and music.  They (the children in the PYC) are skilled, well honed and very disciplined."
     Raymond Gamble, Pastor
     Palm City Presbyterian Church
     Palm City, FL

"...The children's clear voices were a pleasure to hear in our Ballroom."
     Pricilla Johnson
     Performing Arts Coordinator
     Longwood Gardens, PA

"...Your choir performed splendidly on their own as well as contributing excellently to the impressive massed music."
     Lois Harper, Organizer
     International Festival of Niagra, CA

"Excellent music, excellent leadership, excellent expression-the evening was simply riveted with excellence in every possible way."
     Edwin Taylor, Music Director
     Covenant Presbyterian Church
     Fort Meyers, FL