Each month, the American Music Teacher, a magazine for members of Music Teachers National Association, contains a section of new music reviews. This month’s magazine (April/May 2010) contains a review of my Easy Hymns Solos Books 1-3, published by Hal Leonard.
Carolyn True, D.M.A. of Trinity University was the reviewer. Here are some of her comments,
Easy Hymn Solos are a colorful addition to the Christian/Gospel repertoire…. As the title of the three levels indicates, the arrangements are stylish, evocative and many will appeal to any student. The loveliest pieces are the slower, easier hymns where Stevens manages the difficult balance of writing for a beginning student–writing simply without being simplistic.
Thanks Carolyn for the thoughtful review! See page 48 for the full text.
Wendy,
What a wonderfully inspiring review of your music (simple hymn arrangements for young children and beginning pianists)! I think the reviewer descibed your innovative and creative arrangments just perfectly. Congratulations! Kevin Costley
Congratulations. It’s always great to get a good review on something you write.
Thanks, Tay!
Thanks so much, Kevin. I really appreciate your comment.