“Your performers made the opera so easy to understand and the props had the students in total awe. Your education packet made this a wonderful teaching tool.”
— Kathy Allen, Madrona Elementary, Burien
“It is a great pleasure to have NOISE visit the school each year… My students love the opera, especially the funny parts...it’s a great way to get them hooked. Thanks for your great work!”
— Adele Berg-Layton, Music, Choir and Drama, Sand Hill Elementary, Belfair
“WOW, you guys are great at what you do. At first the teachers were a bit hesitant - but when the kids became totally engaged and fascinated - and with all the props, sets, singing and explanations - it was a huge success. EVERYONE loved it!”
— Winifred W. Todd, Principal, Dunlap Elementary
“Watching NOISE in action is a revelation”
— Melinda Bargreen, Seattle Times Music Critic
“There is nothing more important than encouraging young people to love opera. NOISE does just that...”
— Speight Jenkins, Former General Director, Seattle Opera
“By far the best assembly we have each year -loved by students, parents, and staff.”
— Larry Cook, Principal, Osborn Elementary, Leavenworth
“My students eagerly anticipate NOISE coming to our school each year. They vividly remember the music and the story line.”
— Judy Harrington, Music Teacher, Charles Wright Academy, Tacoma Youth Chorus Director
“Thank you for visiting Emerald Hills. I liked the way that you made it seem like there were ten people but there were really five. Thanks for the cool noise!”
— Melissa W. - Student
“WOW!! What a great performance! We try to provide our students with multimedia enrichment and your opera was an excellent program.”
— Tom Baker, Principal, Chambers Primary School, Tacoma
“Your voices were so unbelievable, your story was hilarious and your acting was great!”
— David C. - Student
“Your performers made the opera so easy to understand and the props had the students in total awe. Your information glossary and outline of the performance made this a wonderful teaching tool.”
— Kathy Allen, Family Support Liaison, Madrona Elementary Burien
“I personally thank you (NOISE) because I now have students who LOVE opera!”
— Karen Oie, Music Teacher
“NOISE Rules!”
— Jordon F. - Student
“Dear NOISE Members, Thank you for the wonderful presentation you did at our school! Our students enjoyed the performance tremendously. For many of them, your group has provided the only exposure they have ever had to the beauty of opera. When I discussed your upcoming performance with our students in the library, they remembered the previous performances you had done for us—some of them remembered the story line for “The Magic Flute” better than I did! Our staff is raving about you, too. One of them commented on how well geared your presentation was to the audience you were performing for. We watched as students were enthralled by your beautiful singing and your lively acting. Once again, thank you for coming to Fairmount Park. Very Sincerely,”
— Heidi Porter, Librarian, Fairmount Park Elementary, Seattle
“Dear NOISE Members, Today, as my third graders walked to the music room, they serenaded me with “The Bell Chorus” ...“this music is magic, so enchanting to hear”... Indeed it is, and so is NOISE... a magical experience for our students. Thank you for another exciting, beautiful performance. Sincerely,”
— Bette Margelli, Music Teacher, Lowell Elementary, Tacoma
