Carl P. Daw, Jr., Executive Director
The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada
"The performance by the San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble at San Fernando Cathedral was one of the unquestioned highlights of our 2005 Annual Conference in that fascinating city. Many longtime, regular attendees expressed great delight with this outstanding group, which is a special compliment from people who usually prefer to do the singing themselves. As several members said, "This is the best outside group we've ever had at a Hymn Society conference!" These seven musicians are notable not only for their superb musicianship and sterling intonation, but also for their versatility in playing a wide range of highly unusual instruments- (conch shells, antlers, tuned rocks). Above all their singing demonstrates an infectious enthusiasm for the material they sing, convincing their hearers of the vitality and quality of the repertoire they have recovered and for which they are such effective ambassadors."