What others say about The Peterborough Pop Ensemble...
"The event (Songs of World War II) was outstanding. What a great group of people! ...It was a privilege to be there. I look forward to the future with you folks." (Alan W., Board Chair)
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"It was a wonderful afternoon laced with superb memories. When the ensemble sang "We Honour You", the elderly couple directly in front of me reached out to each other and tightly held hands. Just one of those precious moments. Congratulations to all!" (Ken Armstrong, M.C. Songs of WW2 - 2009)
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"...These singers make it look easy and they have a good time, infectious for the crowd who joined in...Song by song, the secular and the sacred, framed nicely by the contemplative narrative of what the perfect Christmas might be, the Peterborough Pop Ensemble's Perfect Christmas was, as promised, a wonderful celebration of the season..." (Ann Kozurko, The Examiner)
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"...We had a great time and it was a pleasure to work with such a talented group. The concert was a blast, and you obviously have an appreciative audience in Peterborough...Do keep in touch...!" (Carl, member of the a cappella group CADENCE, April 2009)
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"...You brought us on eagles’ wings when we were merely sparrows; you soared us with your music, so we too can fly; you lead us to our hearts, each in the quiet of an afternoon. Listening. Feeling. Remembering...You are good people….and you can sing your socks off!" (Robert MacDonald)
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"...Your group's rendition of the American and Canadian anthems were outstanding...I've never heard our anthem sung better... rave reviews. " (Bob Gleeson, Faith Animator, PVNC)
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"...thank you all on behalf of the PSO for sharing your wonderful music with us last Saturday. You folks were fantastic! Your song selection was impeccable, your stage presence impressive, and your sound perfectly balanced. I especially liked Barb's arrangement of 'Put a little love in your heart'... " (Marlow Bork, Peterborough Symphony Orchestra)
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"You brought life and meaning to what we were trying to do...words are good - but music is better. I had one guest tell me that with the addition of the music we were able to lead the audience through their emotions so much better...We made them cry, but then laugh and smile again during the performance...we could only have done that with your assistance. You and your group truly are blessed with a great talent and I dearly hope that we can all work together again." (Karen Feeley, Executive Assistant Dean Del Mastro, Member of Parliament - Peterborough)
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"I really enjoyed myself with all the very fine folks of Peterborough and it was an honour to be part of such a moving program. A highlight was definitely the performance of the Peterborough Pop Ensemble..." (Laurie Hawn, CD, MP, Edmonton Centre, Parlimentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defense - June 6, Tribute Gala)
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"...outstanding and truly made the difference on Sat evening... (June 6, 2009) (Lee-Anne Quinn)
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"It was an exhilarating and moving experience; a tribute to all those who served, especially in WW II. As you performed the various songs, I pictured Dame Vera Lynn singing on a makeshift stage to hundreds of troops leaving the ravages of war behind them, even for a few hours...to keep their spirits up in those dark days of war...The concert was just excellent." (Ann T., November 2009 - Songs of WW II)
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"....fantastic group! Most enjoyable..." (audience member, Concerts in the Park, Bobcaygeon - July 2009)
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"Wonderful! Great group; beautiful sound and marvelous smiles!" (Bobcaygeon, July 2009)
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" Ask the Pop Ensemble back next year!" (Bobcaygeon, July 2009)
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"A wonderful summer's evening. The Pop Ensemble is first rate - wonderfully pure sound, complex harmonies, up-beat selections. Loved it!" (Carol W., Bobcaygeon, July 2009)
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"...sing from their hearts, and it is infectious...musicality is exemplary as they sing familiar songs but give them their own amazing interpretation..." (Marilyn Coward, Grace United Church)
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"Grace United Church Choir has had the privilege of having the Pops as their special guests for our annual Christmas Show. What a pleasure it is for me as a member of Grace Choir to get a chance to sing with this so very multi-talented group..." (Carolyn Legros, Grace United Church)
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"...I have never participated
with a group whose ability to draw emotions out of an audience came even
remotely close to that of the Pop Ensemble.