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The Composed Quintet -
Picture by Sue Gabriel
The Unraveled Quintet - Picture by
Sue Gabriel
Quintet Personnel
2003-2007
Rebecca Olson, flute
Victoria Racz, oboe
Sherylanne Branning, clarinet
Margaret McShea, bassoon
Wendy Sandow, French horn
Friday, November 13, 2009
Young Audiences
Concert
North Plains Elementary, OR
(Photo by Miriam Budner)
A fun demonstration of rhythm and tempo at Neskowin Valley School at our May 11, 2005 performance
Neskowin Valley Principal, Doug Immel, preparing for his debut performance with the Con Grazia Quintet on our grand finale - the "Clapping Song"!
What our fans are saying....
"How 5 instruments can blend so beautifully and play with such passion,
is just beyond me! I'd like to tell you how incredible that bassoon
player was--as well as how great that French horn player played---as
well as the 'smooth' clarinet--then there's beyond-words-Victoria--and
finally, possibly the best flute player I've ever heard.....so see?
Can't just single out anybody and say 'they were the best'. You all
were!!! What a lucky find that you found one another!"
With gratitude and appreciation,
Nancy Uselmann
May 2010
The Con Grazia wind quintet was a big
hit at our preschool! The children were thoroughly engaged and
fascinated with the different instruments and interaction with the
fabulous musicians. The program was age appropriate, fun and
educational. We can't wait to have them back!
Beth Femling, director
St. Andrew Christian Preschool
After our two school presentations on March 10, 2010:
January 2010
"Explained instruments, their parts and how they sound different. Very student involved! The songs were appropriate for kindergarten...It was an excellent performance!"
January 2009
Quote
above from composer Ray Pizzi about the live
recording of his piece, "El Shlomo del Toro"
Click
Here to hear piece and watch a video collage created by
Ray Pizzi
October 2007
....Everyone seemed to enjoy your music and the children I talked with were very enthusiastic. Great job!.... Wishing you continued success and lots of joy,
Sue
Stacia Sue Gabriel, Neskowin Chamber Music Series This e-mail received after our quintet concert & school residency)
October 2007
...
We enjoyed having you. The kids seemed to enjoy it, and almost all of them could come up with something that they had gained from the experience.So, just how many jazz pieces have you run across for the oboe? That was at the top of my "what I gained from the experience" list. ;-)
Thanks for coming,
Linda
(Linda Oram, band director at Nestucca Schools after our quintet residency)
June 6, 2005
"....We hired them to come in the school and then play a
professional booking at a local venue that night. Both were
wonderful....The music presented was interesting in its
variety, accessible to the kids, enjoyed by the adults,
engaging, and entertaining. The women were delightful both
on stage and off, and they educated as well as entertained.
It was all I had hoped it would be. I would do it again in a
heartbeat, or a downbeat..."
Douglas Blake Immel
Director, Neskowin Valley School
May 2005
"This is one FUN quintet!"
Doug Immel
September 11, 2003
"....I met these five when they appeared as guests at my
chamber music
appreciation class at Portland State University last spring,
and I was
struck by their enthusiasm, dedication and accessibility.
Their repertoire
is refreshingly eclectic and their stage presence friendly
and highly
approachable. Several of my students commented that they
appreciated the
presentation more than those of other well-known groups who,
despite their
polished performances, lacked the ability to connect with
listeners in a
classroom setting. Many expressed the hope that the members
of the Con
Grazia will return to the class next spring -- including
myself."
James McQuillen
March 21, 2003
"....For many of our children, this was their first
opportunity to hear and
see live classical music. Thank you for creating different
interactive
programs that were interesting to our two classes of 3-6
year olds as well
as to our two elementary classes (1st - 3rd and 4th - 6th
grade). Children
were inspired by your playing and many asked to begin music
lessons..."
Susan Gillespie
Administrator
Two Rivers Montessori School
June 20, 2000
"I want to thank the members of the Con Grazia Woodwind
Quintet for
performing at Atkinson last month. Our entire school of 535
children were in
attendance at the concert and they obviously enjoyed your
selection of
repertoire....Last year members of the Oregon Symphony sat
in with the band
and also performed a short program of their own. The Con
Grazia Quintet
took this format a step further when they volunteered to
work with each
instrumental section....This work is extremely important for
young
musicians....With the commitment of folks like the members
of your quintet,
I feel assured that our students will continue with their
musical education
and excel at their musical dreams."
Ms. Kimberly Heron
Music Specialist
Atkinson School
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