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“I’ve come to know Darin Lewis’ choral compositions in the past
few years and find them to be well-written and suited to a wide
variety of choirs.He has set a number of sacred texts, but has a
commitment to music that is successful not only for church choirs,
but school and community singers, as well. He has published his
works through his own press with professional results, each octavo
carefully presented. His Lullay My Liking is a particularly beautiful
work and deserves performance!”
David Brunner,composer and Professor of Choral Activities,
University of Central Florida
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“It is my greatest pleasure and inspiration each time I am
able to work with Darin Lewis In addition to his industry,
musicality and professionalism, he is a great person and
kind soul. His compositions. and arrangements are both
beautiful and masterly written and his musical leadership
both efficient, supportive and beautiful.. I look forward to
every opportunity for interaction and musical .adventures
with this great man.”
- Dr. Patrick Allen, Organist and Master of Choristers,
Grace Church, NYC
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“I have been pleased to discover the choral works of Darin Lewis.
I very much appreciate the lyrical nature of his vocal lines set in
colorful harmonic textures as well as the sensitive text painting
evident in his compositional style. I look forward to programming
his choral works in the forthcoming concert season and recommend
them for your consideration.”
Dr. Anton Armstrong, Tosdal Professor of Music, St. Olaf College
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“Darin brings an energy to the room that is contagious
to the students he is working with which quickly
transfers
into his piece that is being performed. Darin composed
an amazing piece for our district vocal festival concert
that encompassed 900 singers ranging in age from 11-19.
The piece, ‘It Starts with a Song,’ was
amazing."
Carol Z. Lamica, Rush-Henrietta School District,
West Henrietta, NY
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“I have worked collaboratively with Darin as a ‘composer in
residence’. He is wonderful with singers and really helps to
bring his music to life. My singers thoroughly enjoyed working
with him! His music offers refreshing harmonies while being
grounded and accessible to all types of singers. His arrangements
of folk songs offer new perspectives to old works and he has a
great working knowledge of just how to set texts. I consider
Darin Lewis a fine composer/arranger.”
Michele Holt, Executive Director, MMEA, past president ACDA
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“…Darin connected with my students both
musically and personally, and the result was
a wonderful multi-movement piece that spoke
to the whole community.”
Jonathan VanDer Woude, conductor,
Needham High School,
Needham MA
