Sun, 9 May 2010 21:45:19 -0400
Dear Mr. Gene Bensen, Mr. Regent Scott and the entire Bensen-Scott Big Band,
Thank you so much for inviting the Yorktown High School Jazz Band to take part in your rehearsal last Tuesday evening. What a fun and inspiring night!
For many of the students, this was their first experience seeing a working big band in action. For these kids to have exclusive access to a room-full of professional jazz musicians, all reinforcing the concepts that Jeff and I cover every week (like dynamics, balance, and listening), but also sharing expert advice on techniques specific to each instrument, is an experience that is invaluable. The YHS students came away from your rehearsal energized about jazz and motivated to practice! I can‚t wait to build on this enthusiasm as we continue to strive towards our musical goals and prepare for our upcoming spring concert.
The entire evening was an absolute pleasure. Thank you so much again for being so warm and welcoming to our students and their parents, and for donating your valuable weekly rehearsal time to our high school ensemble. Through your generosity, the Bensen-Scott Big Band has contributed to the betterment of local jazz education and helped to inspire Westchester‚s jazz musicians of the future!
Sincerely,
Emily Kluga
Band Director
Yorktown High School
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4/18/09 North Salem High School, Westchester NY
Gene,
Before you even left, people were raving about you and the band. I couldn't be any happier with how the evening went, and it is largely due to your involvement. I can't begin to tell you how much we all appreciate you coming up and being so easy to work with and sounding as amazing as you do.
Thanks again,
Doug Coates
Band Director
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Dear Gene,
I had to take the time to write to you and thank you for an incredible performance by your Bensen-Scott Big Band last week, here at the Y in Wayne for our “fabulous 50’s” Annual Journal concert. The raves have not stopped, and everyone that came was thoroughly entertained by your incredible sounds. I thank you again for a great performance, and can’t wait to have you back again! All my best,
Steve
Steve Allen
Executive Director
YM-YWHA of North Jersey
One Pike drive
Wayne, NJ 07470
June, 2009
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September 2009
Dear Gene,
I was intending to write you a formal, hard-copy thank you letter, but since I only have your email address, I’ll just send you a more informal but nonetheless heartfelt email thanks for the great event last Sunday evening. The Bensen-Scott Big Band was fantastic---musically tight, wonderfully professional looking (and acting) and you managed to transport the audience to another era. The look of nostalgia and wistfulness on attendees’ faces---and the urge that some of the audience felt to just get up and dance---were truly lovely. Everyone had a great time listening to fabulous music in the Museum’s gorgeous sculpture garden.
Many thanks, again. It was a lovely for me to work with you and to meet your family and your musical colleagues.
With warm gratitude,
Allison Allison Chernow
Director of Development
Katonah Museum of Art
Katonah, New York
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2/1/2010 12:27:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
Mary Grace, Thank you again for arranging last week's Big Band concert. It was an outstanding experience for our children! Sincerely, Carl Albano
>>> Sandy Garufi 2/1/2010 11:46 AM >>>
Dear Bob, You beat me to it! Thank you for a wonderful concert. This was a great experience for all the students to enjoy the sounds of a professional Big Band live. My best to all your band members and to both Gene and Regent. BRAVO!! Sandy Garufi
Band Director
Tuckahoe MS/HS
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Sent: 2/1/2010 12:27:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
Subj: Fwd: Re: Thanks
Mary Grace, Thank you again for arranging last week's Big Band concert. It was an outstanding experience for our children! Sincerely, Carl Albano >>> Sandy Garufi 2/1/2010 11:46 AM >>>
Dear Bob, You beat me to it! Thank you for a wonderful concert. This was a great experience for all the students to enjoy the sounds of a professional Big Band live. My best to all your band members and to both Gene and Regent. BRAVO!! Sandy Garufi
Band Director
Tuckahoe MS/HS
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Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 1:43 PM
Subject: Thank you!
Dear Mr.Larro,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful music with all of us here at
Tuckahoe.I loved your program ,from beginning to end,the school was buzzing
about it all day! You would be amazed to learn how many students had never
seen a Live Concert played by professional performers.It was a "tour de
force",truly a special day for us all.
Thank you,
Chandra Mann