From participants at the North American Jewish Choral Festival:


"It is hard to put into words the magic of Eleanor Epstein. Melodies, she claims, can be nourishing and empowering and are a way to get at the meaning of the words we sing. Her unique and inspiring methods result in a room reverberating with song. Several of us from Solel were excited and energized after meeting her, learning from her and singing with her at the recent North American Jewish Choral Festival in the Catskills. Her effect on us was profound and powerful, joyous and spiritual."

"I have just returned from the Choral Festival. I had the pleasure of being in your Instant Ensemble. I just wanted to thank you for the most wonderful experience of Choral singing that I have ever had. I really was exhilerated by your style of teaching and your perspective on music, singing and the Jewish experience."

"It is nearly a week that's gone by since that amazing five-day festival. I was in your choral group and I'm still singing the works we studied with you. I'm writing to say THANK YOU for making that time so memorable and inspiring. Your insights and devotion to the art of music and to Judaism have left me with a glowing memory of the entire experience."