"Your Brass Quintet just performed at Jordan-Matthews High and they pulled out a fantastic response from our students who are usually "too cool" to show their enthusiasm. Please tell them how much we enjoyed the performance!" June Arthurs 

"A huge note of appreciation! The North Carolina Brass Quintet performed for our high school, Jordan-Matthews (Siler City), this afternoon. I completely enjoyed each moment of the concert. But, more importantly, observing the students' reaction and their excitement over the 'tunes' and artistry they observed was and is a blessing. Thank you!" David L. Beckley 

“We thoroughly enjoyed hearing the North Carolina Brass! My young sons have not heard a brass quintet in their recent memory. Your choice of music was wonderful and wonderfully performed.  My horn playing son was especially impressed with the last selection where your trumpet player was ripping notes in the stratosphere. You are wonderfully gifted men - thank you for sharing the gift with us. God bless.” Mark Lucas

"Dean, we sincerely enjoyed the NC Brass performance at our wedding and the professional manner in which you all helped us choose our musical selections. Thank you for everything! Sincerely, Jim and Kathy Wade

"Hello Dean, My words cannot express how perfectly I enjoyed your part in honoring veterans on Memorial Day. The brass band was tight and the joy was pumping to the tunes you played. Tonight I took my parents to Meymandi Concert Hall downtown to hear the Glenn Miller Band and it reminded me of the NC Brass. Thanks again for your great sound!" Scott Brown

"Dean, Many, many thanks to you and the rest of NC Brass. Your contribution to the day was outstanding, and just exactly what we had hoped for. Would you consider a twenty-year Memorial Day contract?  If so, my lawyer can send the papers...Thankfully," Jason Dohm - Trinity Baptist Church

"Dean, It was certainly a pleasure having the North Carolina Brass Quintet perform at Woodland Terrace. The residents thoroughly enjoyed the show. Thanks again for coming out. We will be in touch at a later date for more musical engagements!" Heather Smith

"Dear North Carolina Brass, Thank you again for a wonderful performance. After two weeks our residents are still talking about it!" Wendy Mallon

"NC Brass, Thank you for your beautiful music. It  was the perfect backdrop for our crazy day." Kristen Manton

"Dean, Thanks to you and the North Carolina Brass the festival was a huge success. We have been getting emails everyday since from folks that were here thanking us for such a good time! We hope to have you and the other musicians back again. We are going to have a summer concert series and it would be wonderful to have the full orchestra. Keep in touch and try to get back to visit the winery when you have time to enjoy the wines! Thanks again." Tina Smith http://www.cypressbendvineyards.com/

"Mr. Olah, We just wanted to tell you how wonderful the music was at the May 20 wedding of Emily and Eric, and how you and your fellow musicians helped make it a special occasion for all of us. Everyone, from the West Virginians on the groom's side to the former band kids from Tallahassee, was captivated by the music. The bride's grandfather, who was also the minister, said: "I've been performing weddings for 62 years and I've never heard better music." If you ever need a recommendation to a potential couple, feel free to send them our way. Sincerely, Mark and Cay Hohmeister

"Dean, the NC  Brass Quintet was the perfect match for our outdoor May wedding. Our guests commented on the beautiful music and your professionalism. I wish you all the best," Jane Dewitt

"Dean, I’ve been meaning to write and tell you how much I appreciate you and the rest of the band playing for our daughter’s wedding. You sounded great!!! and added a lot to the beauty and meaning of the day. I hope you also enjoyed it! Thanks again, and best to the other musicians of the NC Brass Quintet." Zoe Ingalls 

"Dean, Please pass on to all the members of your quintet how BEAUTIFUL the music was for our wedding ceremony on June 2! We have gotten so many compliments - many from fellow brass musicians - on how talented you all are and how gorgeous the music sounded. I've known since I was young that I wanted brass at my wedding, and you all did a wonderful job fulfilling my vision :) Thank you again for learning the Canadian Brass arrangement. Although my walk down the aisle is all a blurr, Matt (the groom) said it sounded exactly like the version I play all the time at home. We have a video in the making, so I will hopefully be able to hear it again!