“The Midwest Chamber Ensemble, under the unwavering direction of Steve Lewis... does a phenomenal job of listening to surrounding musicians, finding the perfect balance of sound with spot-on intonation.”

“In the Midwest Chamber Ensemble, self-less, ego-less musicians help each other shine.”

“The Midwest Chamber Ensemble is the most fearless ensemble in Kansas City... the group of pre-professionals hasn’t shied away from presenting the typical Beethoven and Brahms but their commitment to new music and that of the 20th century is equally telling.”

“The singers in ChoralFest 2016, under the direction of Sara McClure... communicated a strong sense of musical line, and, as a result, the the mood and intent of the text were clear.”