comment from Kathie Marsan, regarding the "Dancing in the Stars" fundraiser, Feb. 15, 2013

What a wonderful evening Friday night! If you thought the Jazz group sounded good at Lake George last summer - they really outdid themselves at the dance! The fund raiser was a huge success in spite of the snow!  I cannot thank enough those who sold tickets, donated door prizes and thank goodness all the publicity we got in the newspapers and fliers to Ballroom Dance groups enticed folks to come in as "walk ins." I had nothing but compliments all evening regarding the music, great musicianship and dancing!

comment from Joel Cohen, regarding the Lake George Festival of Bands event, July 2012

"Cannot tell you what a thrill I had Friday night listening to my son play and having him play with the group on Saturday. I am looking forward to September. Chris you have made it a wonderful year for me and a lot of others in the group. John (director for Center Stage Jazz) to take someone off the street and have him fit in is truly shoeing your pride in the group. Have a great summer if you can top Friday and Saturday."

Comment from Kathie Marsan, regarding the Lake George Festival of Bands event, July 2012

"Congratulations to everyone for the two great performances at Lake George! Center Stage rocked and the Ensemble was awesome! We received many compliments from the audience and other musicians! A big thank you goes out to John and Chris for their excellent conducting and leadership of the groups!"

comment from Greg Caputo, regarding the March 2008 concert, 4/28/08

Hello Kathy, Rick, and the entire Plainville wind ensemble. Thank you all very much for a great show. I was really impressed with the band's performance. Everyone has make great strides in there playing. I also appreciated your professional consideration of me. Vivian really is enjoying the flowers. Unfortunately, Vivian is still in the Hospital. She is doing Her best to recover from this extreme case of a virial infection in her lungs. I hoped that the cancer foundation will be able to put the $100. from the drum sales to good use. I was happy to help out. Everyone in the Plainville Wind Ensemble has my Respect, You are all Wonderful People!! Play on!

comment from Laurie M. Gonzalez of Plainville, regarding the March 2008 concert, 4/9/08

A big heart-felt THANK YOU to the Plainville Wind Ensemble.  A total of $510 was raised at the donation table, and $105 from the drum sticks signed by Greg Caputo.  Please extend our thanks to the entire group from us! All I can say is, Wow.

comment from Len Bobinski, regarding the "Dancing in the Stars" fundraiser, 2/19/08

We attended the Dancing In The Stars fundraiser on February 15, 2008, with a group of eight and everyone had great praise for a wonderful night.  The Center Stage Jazz band did an excellent job playing all our favorite tunes.  We enjoyed dancing on The Celebrations Unlimited dance hall floor and had plenty of room to float around the hall.  One of the highlights of the evening was the raffles that were spaced throughout the evening which kept the guests in suspense.  The Ladies and Gents that were the dollar dancers were striking and excellent dancers.  We're still hearing good comments from our friends on what a great time everyone had.  You know everyone had a good time because they all stayed till the end and forced the band to continue playing for another 20 minutes or so. Thanks again for a splendid evening.

comment from Lyle W. Kirk of San Antonio, Texas, 2/10/08

Your lead Alto Sax man (Bob Blankenburg) is a dear friend of mine.  We were Navy Musician buddies many years ago and I was privileged to 'sit in' (at the 1st Tenor Sax chair) for a few minutes with your band during a rehearsal in a gymnasium somewhere there in Plainville.  I was enjoying a few days visit with Bob and his lovely wife Marilyn (Lynn) at their then Plainville home.  This was shortly after the 911 debacle that took place in Sept. of 2001.  The Plainville Wind Ensemble group is surely a winner, and the members I met were very nice to me.  I wish you all much success and 'good playing' always.