“I just want to formally congratulate you for the outstanding performance your sax quartet gave in the recital hall last night. We had over 80 in the audience nearly filling the hall to capacity. The music was wonderfully prepared and the audience reacted favorably with much enthusiasm. I noted many saxophone students from the University of Arizona and their new instructor as well as our Pima students in attendance. The Presidio Quartet is certainly welcome to appear at Pima again in the future! I wish you all luck in the recording studio and on tour this fall!”
Dr. Mark A. Nelson
Chair of Performing Arts and Director of Bands
Pima Community College
e-mail: mark.nelson@pima.edu
web: http://wc.pima.edu/~manelson
"Tucson, AZ February 2006, the Presidio Saxophone Quartet has knocked our socks off! With Greg Armstrong on soprano saxophone, Daniel Bell on alto saxophone, Mike Keepe on tenor saxophone, Ryan McCormick on baritone saxophone, and Ann Peterson as narrator, the group presented the Magic Rug Concert, Saxopotamus at the Music & Dance Academy this last Saturday. Concert-goers discovered the thrill of the saxophone through the magic of two well-loved children’s stories, Saxopotamus and The Three Billy Goats Gruff."
Julieanne Lamri, Communications & Outreach Manager
Music & Dance Academy, Tucson, AZ
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"The Presidio Quartet has established itself as one of the Southwest’s most unique and popular ensembles. Audiences are thoroughly delighted by their wonderful banter and provocative performances. PRESIDIO SAXOPHONE QUARTET is the real thing, and you’ll want to bring them back as fast as you can!"
Gwen Powell, Director
CAMERATA Career Development Center , University of Arizona
“What a tremendous evening! ...Their blend, intonation, and musical sensitivity are really world class.”
Tucson Citizen
“It was simply fabulous music performed by four of the most poised and talented musicians we have had.”
Barbara Scholfield, Chairman
The Performing Arts Council
San Carlos , Mexico
“They combine a unified sound characterized by a warm vibrato and large dynamic range. They display great discipline of intonation and ensemble, attacking all works…with rhythmic precision.”
James Nightingale
Australian Clarinet and Saxophone Magazine
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“The presidio Quartet produces exciting music that appeals to a wide variety of audiences; they are professional in every respect. The have appeared on our series twice and have received standing ovations on both occasions.”
Herbert F. Egender
Chairman, Green Valley Jazz Society
"The Presidio Saxophone Quartet performed at the Silver Anniversary Celebration for KUAT-FM [ Tucson] . . . I would not hesitate to hire the Presidio Quartet as entertainers for special events."
Sarah T. Evans,
Radio Community Relations, KUAT-FM
“The Presidio Quartet is a gem in the desert of Arizona. The ensemble plays with a professional level of artistry and the little known repertoire is varied and delightful. Don’t miss this extraordinary group.”
Gregg I. Hanson
Director of Bands, University of Arizona
“Presidio brings heaven to earth. A delight for mind, heart, and spirit.”
Sanda Schuldman
Chamber Music PLUS
Hartford , CT
“Clarity, energy, and beauty…and just plain fun.”
Robert McConnell
Music Director, Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra
