Endorsements
Compositions
.... Ms, Hawley's music combines strength and delicacy like the agile grace of an antelope.
Clifford Gessler, Oakland Tribune
... Carolyn Hawley is a gifted composer and pianist, and very serious in her work. . .
Darius Milhaud, Mills College Composer
... Her String Trio, performed in the Composer's Symposium at U. C. Berkeley, seemed to me one of the most outstanding compositions of the entire festival. My interest was shared by others, for the Trio was also given favorable notice in the press (San Francisco Chronicle and Oakland Tribune). Her gifts as a composer are genuine and beyond doubt.
Andrew Imbrie, U.C. Berkeley Composer
... We have performed her works for chorus, voice and piano. She displays a large musical talent, and her music has been very well received.
Paul Perry, Nevada City Conductor, Music in the Mountains
As an artist (pianist, conductor and composer), she is brilliant and inspiring. I count myself among the many who consider her a genius...
Wm. Walker, Escuela Universitaria de Bellas
... as a remarkably gifted musician of high creativity, Ms. Hawley has generated a high esteem among the faculty here
Roger Ferragallo, Laney College
... A talented composer and pianist with enormous energy, verve and personality. In her lecture here, she was a real hit with the entire student body.
Tom Nee, U.C. San Diego Conductor
... Hawley's Mass is both playable and listenable, a rare thing in modern music. I go home from rehearsals humming parts of it. I think the work is lovely with its rich luscious harmonies and strong rhythms...
Nikki Herbst, Principal Flute
... It is composed with a great deal of thought and care. It is very good; difficult with complex rhythms and tough harmonies, but the more we work, the better we like it. The chorus is very moved by it.
Les Pfeutzenreuter, Mendocino College
.... Ms, Hawley's music combines strength and delicacy like the agile grace of an antelope.
Clifford Gessler, Oakland Tribune
... Carolyn Hawley is a gifted composer and pianist, and very serious in her work. . .
Darius Milhaud, Mills College Composer
... Her String Trio, performed in the Composer's Symposium at U. C. Berkeley, seemed to me one of the most outstanding compositions of the entire festival. My interest was shared by others, for the Trio was also given favorable notice in the press (San Francisco Chronicle and Oakland Tribune). Her gifts as a composer are genuine and beyond doubt.
Andrew Imbrie, U.C. Berkeley Composer
... We have performed her works for chorus, voice and piano. She displays a large musical talent, and her music has been very well received.
Paul Perry, Nevada City Conductor, Music in the Mountains
As an artist (pianist, conductor and composer), she is brilliant and inspiring. I count myself among the many who consider her a genius...
Wm. Walker, Escuela Universitaria de Bellas
... as a remarkably gifted musician of high creativity, Ms. Hawley has generated a high esteem among the faculty here
Roger Ferragallo, Laney College
... A talented composer and pianist with enormous energy, verve and personality. In her lecture here, she was a real hit with the entire student body.
Tom Nee, U.C. San Diego Conductor
... Hawley's Mass is both playable and listenable, a rare thing in modern music. I go home from rehearsals humming parts of it. I think the work is lovely with its rich luscious harmonies and strong rhythms...
Nikki Herbst, Principal Flute
... It is composed with a great deal of thought and care. It is very good; difficult with complex rhythms and tough harmonies, but the more we work, the better we like it. The chorus is very moved by it.
Les Pfeutzenreuter, Mendocino College
Piano Performance
... the moment the familiar strains of the Greig Concerto began, it was apparent that a master was playing... There is a lot of talent in this area, and Carolyn Hawley is among the best.
Bev Reeves, Ukiah Journal
" .Ms. Hawley caused the wooden piano to shed a tear in Cotton Auditorium. playing of the Chopin Etudes was lyrical and brilliant by turns.
Merrill Grohman, Mendocino
... Hawley, as always, held the chamber ensemble together with rock-steady tempo and refined pianism. Her musicianship was reflected in changing dynamics to allow the other instruments full play and brilliance.
Walter Ihl, Ukiah Journal
... Ms. Hawley's exposition of the beauty and power of the Waldstein Sonata sent cold chills up my spine! This was truly great music played greatly!...
Helen Thomsen, Mendocino Beacon
... Carolyn Hawley, the driving force behind the Chamber Players, performed faultless piano accompaniment and kept the rapid piano passages in check to allow the beauty of the ensemble to play without forcing.
Walter Ihl, Ukiah Journal
... Her playing is not merely technically polished, but displays a quality of musical insight and expression that is fresh and deeply moving.
A. Pruitt, UOP Stockton
... She is the driving force behind the chamber players. All of her playing was impressive in its variety of tone, warmth of lyricism and sure-handed technique. Ukiah Daily Journal
... the moment the familiar strains of the Greig Concerto began, it was apparent that a master was playing... There is a lot of talent in this area, and Carolyn Hawley is among the best.
Bev Reeves, Ukiah Journal
" .Ms. Hawley caused the wooden piano to shed a tear in Cotton Auditorium. playing of the Chopin Etudes was lyrical and brilliant by turns.
Merrill Grohman, Mendocino
... Hawley, as always, held the chamber ensemble together with rock-steady tempo and refined pianism. Her musicianship was reflected in changing dynamics to allow the other instruments full play and brilliance.
Walter Ihl, Ukiah Journal
... Ms. Hawley's exposition of the beauty and power of the Waldstein Sonata sent cold chills up my spine! This was truly great music played greatly!...
Helen Thomsen, Mendocino Beacon
... Carolyn Hawley, the driving force behind the Chamber Players, performed faultless piano accompaniment and kept the rapid piano passages in check to allow the beauty of the ensemble to play without forcing.
Walter Ihl, Ukiah Journal
... Her playing is not merely technically polished, but displays a quality of musical insight and expression that is fresh and deeply moving.
A. Pruitt, UOP Stockton
... She is the driving force behind the chamber players. All of her playing was impressive in its variety of tone, warmth of lyricism and sure-handed technique. Ukiah Daily Journal
Conducting
... The Ukiah Symphony plays a sparkling program.. .
... Ukiah Symphony: a dazzling debut. . .
... Ukiah Chamber Players in classic form. . .
Ukiah Daily Journal
... Ms. Hawley directs with a strong, sure beat and timely cues.. .she pushes her players to the limit of their abilities and they like it. Morale has never been higher...
Walter Ihl, Ukiah Journal
... Conductor, Carolyn Hawley, was rewarded with a standing ovation for the performance. The symphony is a definite highlight in the music of Mendocino County.
Claudia Smith, Willits News
... It's miraculous how she gets us to play better than we are capable of playing! She pulls a magical rabbit out of a hat each time the curtain opens!
Kevin Kelly, Principal Bassoon
... A good conductor has not only a perfect sense of beat. but something else. She has that something else!...
Julian Lobsien, Former Concertmaster Violinist
... The Symphony under direction of Carolyn Hawley did themselves proud in highly credible performances of works by Bach, Mozart, and Schubert. She conducted with clarity and confidence, adding to her laurels as pianist and composer...
Walter Ihl, Ukiah Journal
... The Ukiah Symphony plays a sparkling program.. .
... Ukiah Symphony: a dazzling debut. . .
... Ukiah Chamber Players in classic form. . .
Ukiah Daily Journal
... Ms. Hawley directs with a strong, sure beat and timely cues.. .she pushes her players to the limit of their abilities and they like it. Morale has never been higher...
Walter Ihl, Ukiah Journal
... Conductor, Carolyn Hawley, was rewarded with a standing ovation for the performance. The symphony is a definite highlight in the music of Mendocino County.
Claudia Smith, Willits News
... It's miraculous how she gets us to play better than we are capable of playing! She pulls a magical rabbit out of a hat each time the curtain opens!
Kevin Kelly, Principal Bassoon
... A good conductor has not only a perfect sense of beat. but something else. She has that something else!...
Julian Lobsien, Former Concertmaster Violinist
... The Symphony under direction of Carolyn Hawley did themselves proud in highly credible performances of works by Bach, Mozart, and Schubert. She conducted with clarity and confidence, adding to her laurels as pianist and composer...
Walter Ihl, Ukiah Journal