Tennessee Valley Winds is composed of a group of exceptionally fine professional musicians. They come from all walks of life and take time from their busy lives to provide the community with a musical source unlike any other. It has been my pleasure to work with them on numerous occasions in Murfreesboro and other locations as they share their love of music with others. I commend them to you without reservation.

... I enjoyed hearing the Tennessee Valley Winds play in rehearsals on Tuesday and Wednesday nights; you sounded great, and looked as if you were enjoying working with Dario Sotelo. We're so glad to be in a setting where there is such a vibrant community wind band!

Please let the members of the Tennessee Valley Winds know how much we appreciate the concert this past week at our 57th Annual National Convention of the American School Band Directors Association. The attendees at this year's convention were really impressed with the quality of the group and the programming was perfect for our membership! Many of our members also play in various ensembles around the country and this is not an "automatic standing ovation" crowd; these are band directors who know the music, many that even played under the greats such as Goldman, Sousa, and Harding (who were, by the way, also founders of our Association): they KNOW a fine band when they hear it!

Thanks again and best wishes!