COMMENTS ON OUR RECORDINGS AND CONCERTS
| "The music of the 37th Georgia Regiment's Band is a delight! Played in the original style on period instruments, songs like 'The Yellow Rose of Texas', 'Bonnie Blue Flag', and 'The Girl I Left Behind Me' will quicken your pulse and add another enjoyable dimension to the study of the American Civil War." |
| -Nationally-known Authority and Dealer, MILITARY ANTIQUES
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| "Bravo! The galops, marches, and quicksteps have a real pulsating crispness and the hymns a warm sonorous quality. I am truly impressed." |
| -Former Solo Cornetist, THE U.S. MARINE BAND
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| "Bandmaster Noble is an inspiring and graceful condutor." |
| -Prominent Georgia Attorney and Band Fan
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| "The music was superb! We have received numerous compliments from Park visitors concerning your performance, and we thank you for a wonderful concert." |
| -Park Historian, VICKSBURG NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK
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| "A feast of music that no buff or military-band lover can afford to be without." |
| -Retired Tubist, ROYAL AIR FORCE BAND
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| "It's a great album! You've brought a memorable era to life - the rattle and the clash and the sadness." |
| -Librettist and Former Artistic Director, BATON ROUGE OPERA
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| "The style is delightful, and the Band does a fine job of mastering the technical difficulties of intonation and phrasing." |
| -Retired Flute and Piccolo Soloist, 257th U.S. ARMY BAND
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| "Everyone here who has heard your fine recordings has been favorably impressed by the selections and artistic performances. Having long had an interest in Civil War music, North and South, I was delighted to hear such authentic renditions. Hail to the stirring strains of the 37th Georgia Band!" |
| -Professor Emeritus of American History, PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
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| "A joy to hear, and played in such a professional manner! I was particularly impressed with the cornet and piccolo playing. The balance was great." |
| -Former Solo Euphoniumist, THE U.S. MARINE BAND
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| "Absolutely superb! The sounds, style, and presentation are really marvelous." |
| -Former Solo Cornetist, THE DETROIT CONCERT BAND
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| "Magnificent! The concerts were the highlight of our 125th Anniversary activities." |
| -Former Superintendent, KENNESAW MOUNTAIN NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK
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| "Wonderful!... Superb cornet work... The program is a work of art: beautiful content, pacing, substance, and musical delivery. Capturing the spirit of this great nation through history and music is entertainment at the highest level. The use of authentic instrumentation has to be the ultimate challenge of musical proficiency." |
| -Retired Senior Assistant Director, THE U.S. MARINE BAND
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| "Thank you for the tremendous Grand Concert presented to the SCV Reunion. The music was outstanding and enthusiastically enjoyed by the audience. I thought the 'Posthorn Galop' was going to bring the house down! All our compatriots came away greatly impressed." |
| -1991 Convention Chairman, Georgia Division, SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS
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| "We are grateful to you and the Band for your contributions to a great weekend. Everyone feels that this was the best of all our Festivals... and your Band made it very special. Thanks!" |
| -1992 Commander, Blue-Gray Army, Inc., OLUSTEE BATTLE FESTIVAL
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| "The 37th Georgia Band is, indeed, an Athens treasure!" |
| -Distinguished Athletic Coach and Band Fan
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| "When you hear this Band you are in for an exciting experience, one which you will never forget." |
| -Former National President, GENERAL SOCIETY OF THE WAR OF 1812
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| "Please convey to the members of the 37th Georgia Band my admiration for their musicianship, pride of purpose, sense of duty, and for upholding the musical tradition of the Old South." |
| -Founder and Director, THE CAPITAL BAND, Washington, DC
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| "Reproducing military music from the mid-19th century, this Band is unique. The group's reenactment, playing genuine antiques from the Civil War period, is authentically done in a spirited, artistic manner... You will be delighted with their performance." |
| -Professor and Director, School of Music, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
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| "Your Band's invitational program for the 1995 Association of Concert Bands Convention at the University of Florida was a resounding success... and truly a breath of fresh air!" |
| -Former Principal Percussionist, THE DETROIT CONCERT BAND
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| "The 1996 Memorial Day Concert of wartime music, played by the 37th GA BAND for a capacity audience at the University of Georgia Chapel, was a fitting tribute to the memory of our ancestors and a festive celebration of our heritage." |
| -Editor, Newsletter of Camp No. 97, SCV
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| "We congratulate you for the Band's outstanding performance at the inaugural Band and Orchestra Conference. You made many new fans with a significant musical contribution." |
| -Executive Director, 1996 INTERNATIONAL BAND & ORCHESTRA CONFERENCE
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| "Fine arrangements - great talent - excellent programming... I really enjoyed it (CD-2). Due to the age of the instruments it is a wonder that anyone could play them as well as the 37th GEORGIA BAND does... Big sound and beautiful tone on the bugle calls. You are all to be complimented!" |
| -Former Solo Cornetist, THE U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND
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| "Your concert at Forsyth Park, April 30, 2000, made this year's observance one of the most notable in the history of our camp, and your members did a wonderful job of preserving our heritage through their music. The selections were authentic to the period and their playing was both inspired and inspirational. You will always be welcome in Savannah and we hope to see you here frequently." |
| -Commander, Camp No. 93, SCV
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| "Congratulations, Dr. Noble, on being named one of our 2000 Outstanding Musicians of the 20th Century." |
| -Senior Editor, INTERNATIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL CENTRE, Cambridge, England
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| "May you long continue your incomparable American musical role." |
| -Director, THE U.S. MARINE BAND, 1955-1972
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