"I have been able to observe John as Executive Director of the Cape Cod Conservatory of Music & Arts and admire his obvious dedication to his students. His passion and energy shine through when engaging students in their lessons and the results speak for themselves in the quality of his students' performances at recitals, secondary education, audition and performance work. John is a true professional."

Kevin M Howard
Executive Director
Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
3 Shootflying Hill Road
Centerville, MA 02632
508-362-0066
www.artsfoundation.org

"It is my great pleasure to write to you about the evidence of fine teaching that I have seen from John Murelle's students. I have had the pleasure of working with several of them. I have one (a sophomore) in my studio now. I can say he was one of the best-prepared students I can remember having as a freshman in 40 years of college teaching. His technical preparation for college study was excellent with a good start on learning breath management, an understanding of resonance and a sense of vocal sound. He had, in addition, an excellent work ethic and understanding of style and performance. He had performed in public often and understood even as a freshman what it means to prepare for that responsibility. The number and variety of public performances that John offers his students is exceptional. I am grateful to John Murelle for sending us such fine students and the significant contribution he makes to our profession."

Lindsey Christiansen
Professor of Voice and Director of Honors at Westminster
Westminster Choir College of Rider University

"What a teacher! Not to mention the person!
My daughter found John Murelle late into her junior year of high school. With his guidance and mentoring, she was able to navigate her way through college music school applications and auditions with ease.

John is a challenging and demanding teacher, but also a thoughtful and patient one. He encouraged my daughter to study classically, and in doing so she is learning to use her voice to its full and natural capabilities -- learning not only the mechanics of singing but the artistry as well. With the many recitals John puts on with his students, they gain experience not only singing different musical genres and styles, but also in performing.

His dedication and passion have fostered a love of classical music in my daughter (who's main focus had always been musical theater). John has made such a difference in her life, and has proved to her what she can accomplish with hard work and dedication. This fall she will be attending one of the top voice performance schools in the country."

Cindy Harrington, Dennis, MA

The Barnstable Senior Center had the pleasure of hosting a concert for the first time by the students of John Murelle on August 23^rd, 2011. The concert was When You Wish Upon a Star, The Songs of Disney. I have not seen an audience so engaged and enthralled. Having been at the Center for three years it is the first time I have seen a standing ovation and we have a performance here at least once a month. The following day everyone was asking when they would return for another show. We are all looking forward to seeing John and his student perform again at the Barnstable Senior Center.

Susan Griffin,
Activity Coordinator

Kudos to John Murelle and his voice students, whose wonderful concerts are known to many. Mr. Murelle not only brings pleasure and entertainment to feed the soul, he also makes very sure that people who attend these wonderful events are aware of the needs of the hungry families here in Sandwich. At each student concert he takes up a collection to support The Sandwich Pantry. These are the things that help us to carry out our mission to see that no family that we can reach will go hungry .Thank you, John. We are grateful to you for your efforts.

Gigi Ridgley