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"Great looking group, wow!…it's a great look, real clean and the choreograpy is well polished and rehearsed…great faces, you all look terrific…It's clear you know what you're doing and you're really well rehearsed…no weak links up there…you did a great job, you've got a great thing going there…" John Jacobson, President of America Sings! Inc., Choreographic consultant Collegiate Showcase Invitational, 1991 "Quite a good looking group, outfits are outstanding…I like the facial expression I see, connecting with the audience real well…stylish group, and fun to watch…staging is very effective, it's animated, you're obviously having a good time and the audience can certainly see that…congratulations." Gary Fry, Composer/Arranger/Producer, Com/Track, Inc. Collegiate Showcase Invitational, 1991 "After having attended many Variations concerts over the years, I have to say that last weekend's performance was one of the best, if not the best, that I have ever attended. I was pleasantly surprised during the evening to see the professionalism in the students' performance, as well as the exuberant reception elicited from the audience…you make me proud to be the Dean of the Communications/Fine Arts Division." Dr. Orlando Moreno, Dean, Communications/Fine Arts, CFCC "In my years at CFCC, a high percentage of my most pleasurable and entertaining moments have been the direct result of Don Tyler and his Variations." Mike McGinnis, CFCC Athletic Director "I don't know what to say to you guys, you're just doing everything wonderfully and energetic and I just love it…I'll say it again, it was great. You did a wonderful job." Ramona Keller, Professional Entertainer, Collegiate Showcase Invitational, 1988 |
"My wife and I were fortunate to have enjoyed…great musical entertainment in the past month…To see, hear, and feel the enthusiasm, plus the diligence and showmanship that radiated from these young people was so welcomed…Thanks to you young people…for a job well done…Once again, thanks." Ed and Gladys Luhrs, Ocala
"What a treat was the Variations' Fall Concert. Over the years, he has set high standards of perfection with such a pleasing variety of well-organized selections. Congratulations on another super production…Judi McKathan's choreography with its precision brought out the eagerness of this well-trained group. For the second year, Jon Hand's instrumental performers brought added life to the program. We in Ocala…are so proud of all those performers who have chosen to use their talents in such a worthwhile project. They should keep up the good work." Elsie Jager, Letter to the Editor, Ocala Star-Banner "You have been a tremendous blessing and asset, not only to the college, but to the community as well. You have a God-given ability to make music 'come alive' and the attendance at your concerts will certainly testify that people love it!" Maxine and Warren Rubin, Ocala "I enjoyed the concert last night. It showed a lot of work and professionalism on your part and on the part of your students…I was proud to say that I am a professor at CFCC. You and yours made all of us look good." Jack Thursby, Professor of Art, CFCC "As a 26-year veteran of higher education, I've been across the country and heard collegiate choral groups from all over. I've heard few that could compare with the Variations. We're very proud of Tyler and his group at CFCC. He has a record of producing quality groups year after year, and that type of consistency is great testimony to his talents." Dr. William J. Campion, Former President, Central Florida Community College |
 
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