COMMENTS from conductors:

– BRUCE ROGERS

Director of Choral Activities, Mt. San Antonio College – Founding Music Director, Mountainside Master Chorale

"I have enjoyed conducting and listening to many of Edward David Zeliff's choral works over the years. He has a wonderful understanding of the voice and his compositions are put together in a way that makes sense for both the singer and the audience alike. His musical arrangements are well thought out and are both challenging and pleasing to the ear.  It has always been an honor for me to conduct his works."

– IRENE MESSOLORAS

Music Director, Mountainside Master Chorale – Director of Chorale Activities and Head of Vocal Studies, University of La Verne

"Emotionally resonating, Edward David Zeliff’s music is firmly rooted in the classical tradition, yet holds an incredibly distinct voice. His works are beautifully structured, with gorgeous melodic lines and lovely choral part writing. One of my favorite aspects of Dr. Zeliff’s music is his approach to text. He marries text and music in a way that can best be described as emotionally honest and compelling. In doing so, an immediate connection is made with singers and audience members alike."

– STEPHEN GOTHOLD

Founding Music Director, Chorale Bel Canto – Professor of Conducting, Claremont Graduate University – Professor Emeritus, Whittier College

"I have had the pleasure of programming and performing several of Professor Zeliff's compositions and arrangements for chorus and orchestra (or piano), and heartily recommend his work to conductors of advanced church and community choirs. My singers and I have found his music to be engaging, finely crafted for singers and players, expressive and enjoyable for performers and listeners. He is an active and prolific musician, and deserves wide recognition and performance."