"I wish life was always as enjoyable as the two hours spent being entertained by those very talented young people."
A concert audience member

"The Ensemble played very well, with good ensemble, accuracy and energy - it was an exciting performance"
Paul Archbold (Music lecturer, University of Durham)

"We both had a fantastic day and your lot were instrumental (no pun intended!) in making it very special"
A bride and groom, married at Headlam Hall

"A note to say how much I enjoyed your contribution to the opening of the Gala Theatre in Durham. It was splendid, with the right touch of both classical music and humour. Very well done"
Sir Kenneth C. Calman (Vice-Chancellor and Warden, University of Durham)

"Thanks for a wonderful concert on Saturday. Two of the children from school asked me to pass on their gratitude - for one it was the first 'Classical' concert he had been to. He said that he didn't understand it at all but he said it was good. If you ever met him you would realise this is high praise indeed"
A Durham music teacher

"An evening none of us will forget! As well as being great fun it was all accomplished with superb professionalism"
James Lancelot (Organist, Durham Cathedral)

"The variety in the programme was excellent and you all played with such enthusiasm, it was obvious how much you enjoy performing together. The audience were completely captivated and I have had many people asking me if we can have a return visit sometime!"
A concert organiser, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria

"You have the rare gifts of musicality, administration and humour which do not always go together. Long may the Ensemble flourish"
The Very Rev. Dr John Arnold, OBE (Dean Emeritus of Durham)

Updated 30/08/03