Quotes

From Musicians

"My sincere thanks and appreciation to Christopher as he braved the winter's worst storm to travel to Cedar Falls for his marimba recital!! He performed a balanced program of classical transcriptions, standard literature, and completely new and original works for the instrument. Christopher's touch on the marimba was exceptionally sensitive and expressive! Throughout the program he explored a wide range of colors and techniques for the instrument, thus keeping the audience's attention at its highest level. Christopher is to be congratulated on a well-polished recital!

"I was also impressed with his ability to relate to the percussion students as well as the audience in general. In spite of the storm Christopher was more than willing to stay after the recital and share his thoughts and experiences on the marimba with the studio. After viewing several of his video blogs I am certain that Christopher is an excellent educator and will be successful in his percussion career!"
- Randy Hogancamp (2011)
Associate Professor of Percussion, University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

"Thanks for coming to our campus with an outstanding program on the marimba. It was a pleasure to hear you play, and our students were most appreciative and impressed by your recital."
- Jon Palomaki (2011)
Professor of Music, Black Hawk College
Moline, IL

"Dear Christopher - thanks for perfoming my music. Very [nicely] played!"
- Daniel Berg (2008)
Marimbist, Composer & Educator
University College of Music in Orebro and Gothenburg (Sweden)

From Others

"Chris Wilson was an amazing clinician for our band program. He connected with both our high school band members, as well as our beginning 5th grade percussionists. Chris also held two recitals during his visit, one for our elementary school, and one for the public. The elementary performance was fantastic, using lots of audience participation. His public performance showed his wide range of knowledge of the marimba and its repertoire."
- Brian Kling (2011)
Band Director, Mediapolis High School
Mediapolis, IA

"I attended [your] concert that evening (2/6/11) and was mesmerized. The marimba is very soothing to listen to. But it seemed like a workout for you! I was amazed at how you could conrtol a repeating rhythm while bringing the volume down.

"Thank you for coming back to Mediapolis to support Fine Arts through your hands-on work with the kids and through your concert..."
- A member of the Mediapolis Community Schools Fine Arts Boosters (2011)
Mediapolis, IA

"Chris provided a wonderful afternoon of teaching and entertaining our Kindergarten through high school kids. Everyone enjoyed his playing and he related so well with the students. It was a great experience for everyone! I would highly recommend him coming to perform! His technique is outstanding!"
- Peggy Aamodt (2009)
Music Teacher, Mediapolis Elementary School
Mediapolis, IA

"Thank you for your performance yesterday. It was an educational experience for everyone. It is not every day we have a marimbist perform at our program. Our participants really enjoyed your taking the time to explain what you were playing and the artistry of how you perform."
- Amy Anwyl (2008)
Director, Sarah's Place Adult Day Health Center
Haverhill, MA

"Your music was wonderful. The residents enjoyed the instrument and the variety of songs you played."
- Ann Sico (2008)
Engage Life Director, Atria Marland Place
Andover, MA

Reviews

Spokesman Review article on a solo performance with the Spokane Symphony (2004)