Testimonials

“Passion and authenticity”
I am so proud of the work you’ve done. The Promise Songbook is a superb product and will live on forever. I am honoured you have recorded my songs with such passion and authenticity."
Keith Kirk, composer, “Saints, Are You Ready To Go?” and “Surely The Lord Has Been Here” (November 3, 2017)

“High standard of musicianship”
The Promise is special. I never expected such a high standard of musicianship from students of that age. It really is remarkable.
Adrian Cunningham, multi-instrumentalist and founder, Adrian Cunningham Quartet (May 1, 2014)

“Refreshing”
I’ve received your album, Give Thanks, and listened to “When David Heard.” I love it. The recording is refreshing and a testimony to my philosophy as a composer: if the notes are right, then the piece will work for a variety of choral sounds and even instruments. I applaud The Promise’s expression and attention to detail. The ensemble really captured the text and its meaning.
Richard Burchard, composer, “When David Heard” (September 9, 2013)

“Delightful”
What a wonderful job The Promise did at the camp meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in southern Queensland. The congregation in the morning and the audience in the evening loved the ensemble and gave it a wonderful reception at the concert. You should be proud of each member—several thanked me for the invitation to camp meeting. Their pleasant demure and their appreciative attitude make them good ambassadors for Avondale. Just delightful.
Lorraine Ferris (October 4, 2012)

“Accomplished and passionate”
Much gratitude goes to you for your fabulous contribution to the success of Hymns and Songs of Praise. It is one thing to pull together quality and adventurous instrumentalists prepared to journey with us, but it is another to have such an accomplished and passionate ensemble provide the vocal leadership, artistic skill and spiritual passion that took our event from just being about music to making a genuine connection with God and with members of the audience. You are truly the best!
Lyell Heise, Director, Institute of Worship (August 30, 2011)

“Professional, enthusiastic, talented”
I affirm Avondale University’s decision to send The Promise to the camp meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Western Australia. Each year, Avondale sets up a display in a tent and its alumni association invites former students to reunite over afternoon tea. But this year, we had something fresh and vibrant. The Promise. What a delightful, professional, enthusiastic and talented group of students. Not to mention their inspiring leader, who made me wish I could return to Avondale to study music. The afternoon tea also allowed for questions and answers. The students responded to most of the questions, and they responded with honesty and relevance. I hope to see more promotion like this in the future.
Letitia Dose (April 7, 2010)