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“Phyllis unites the passion of an artist with the sensitivity of an educator as she enlightens young rninds with a variety of musical traditions - empowering students to become active creators. Her residencies allow students to fully experience music as audience members, instrument builders, composers, and performers. Phyllis arouses her students' individual creativity while she encourages them to gather everyday themes and ideas, shape them within the framework of music and express them as an art form.”
— Marie E. Angele
former Director
Presbyterian Metropolitan Ministries of Omaha
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“A perfect presentation ... A wonderful blend of teaching instruction and singing demonstration with lots of humor”
— Julie Hayden
Library Speaker Series,
Morton Junior High School, Omaha
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“I would like to have Mrs. Dunne once a week! She adds so much to my presentations of history. A perfect day!”
— Colleen Eickelman
McMillan Junior High School, Omaha
Core teacher
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“Phyllis Dunne has brightened our days and touched the lives of countless museum visitors. We would certainly encourage any organization who wants to expand participatory experiences in music to contact Phyllis Dunne. She is a talented, energetic, and personable individual.”
— Betsy Brownrigg
Omaha Children's Museum, Executive Director
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“BEAUTIFUL! A pretty little lady.. WOWWWEEE!" and can she sing and play that dulcimer! VERY ENTERTAINING.”
— Bob Everhart
National Traditional Country Music Association, President
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“PHYLLIS PROVIDED AN EXCELLENT PROGRAM.”
— Robert Hamilton Federal Reserve Bank, Vice-president |
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“We love the toe-tapping, hand-clapping, sing-a-long music and look forward to having Phyllis come back and play every year! Her music is great.”
— Dena Launderville
Greater Omaha Association for Retarded Citizens, Program Director
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“Phyllis was an entertaining, informative artist who very effectively tailored her performance to her audience. She has a warm, wonderful personality with a great stage presence. I recommend her without reservations.”
— Carol Bar
York Senior Citizens
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“Phyllis Dunne's music makes me smile! And as I'm smiling I take a moment to stop and ask 'How does she do it?' That she was blessed with the voice of an angel is apparent after first hearing her sing. That her dulcimer playing is distinctly her own while paying respect to the old masters, that she respects and knows the old songs and traditions is quite clear, but the way she can breath life into the old songs is true artistry! But Phyllis Dunne being an artist is not what makes me smile! What makes me smile is her ability to share her gifts and talents with her audience. Simply, truthfully, and from the heart! That's why Phyllis Dunne makes me smile! I love to hear Phyllis Dunne play and sing! ... She's also a good cook!”
— Peter Ostroushko
"Prairie Home Companion", Music Director, recording artist
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“Phyllis Dunne is an ideal dulcimer artist; her musical sensitivity and virtuosity are matched by her spontaneous rapport with both audiences and students.”
— Neal Hellman
Dulcimer recording artist, author, performer
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“The name Phyllis Dunne would be found on anyone's short list of the best acoustic musicians working in the Omaha area. She accompanies herself on the piano or mountain dulcimer and is blessed with one of the loveliest natural vocal instruments around. She treats her material with loving respect and boasts a broad repertory of both contemporary and folk music.”
— Gloria Bartek
Metropolitan Arts Council, Executive Director
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“I feel Phyllis Dunne's music, as well as her stellar vocal style, holds it own with any performer who has appeared on 'River City Folk.'”
— Jim Payne
"River City Folk, " Producer
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“WARM AND WONDERFUL!”
— Patrick McDermitt
The Grainery Wholefoods Concert Series, Chairman
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Phyllis “did a wonderful job for our group. We had K-8 grade students. She kept them entertained and got them involved in the presentation. Students really enjoyed it!”
— Carrie Werner
Unadilla Community School
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“Ms. Dunne was punctual, easy to work with, and professional.”
— Mary Benak
Project Coordinator Oak Valley Spirit Committee
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“Great program. I definitely would recommend it.”
— Betty Ann Knaub
Lincoln Educators Association Retired
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Phyllis was absolutely amazing. She captured the attention of the audience the moment she arrived! I plan on asking for her return in the future.”
— Erin Tomaso
Durham Western Heritage Museum
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