“Caitlin Lynch doesn’t give up, she gives back… [she] has an effervescent personality that is contagious. Her enthusiasm for music can be felt immediately... She is one of those rare birds who exudes music and can convey it in words and with her playing.” (Photo above by Kat Kem)

“Their ability to listen to each other while delivering a superb rendition of both the Mozart and the Brahms was just fantastic… The sound was exceptionally well-balanced… everyone went dashing into the fiery finale, which drew cheers and a standing ovation… Lynch really knows how to select outstanding musicians and deliver an excellent program. And it’s all for a truly worthwhile cause.”

“sterling musical skills… Sharing music stands and scores, working shoulder to shoulder with the pros, distinguishes PCM from the usual visiting master classes offered by touring classical ensembles… Having students from rival schools cooperate rather than compete… advances Lynch’s insistence on fostering a non-competitive educational environment.”