Those who attended and performed shared their thoughts:

From an attendee: "I would have expected to hear such world class musicianship only in a venue like Boston Symphony Hall or Carnegie Hall.  I never imagined I would be able to have this experience at my own little church in Cape Porpoise, Maine.  The music and inspirational singing on both Friday and Sunday nights lifted my spirits and the spirits of all those around me."

From an attendee: "The Friday evening concert and the Sunday evening choral concert were feasts for the soul. How grateful we are to have this opportunity to be exposed to such rich God given-gifts."

From an attendee: "The recent three-day music festival is a reminder both of the unusual creativity and talent within our church and that which we are privileged to welcome so frequently."

From a chorus member: "There are so many things to say about the music festival I don't know where to start.  The guests musicians were so impressive and I should know that only Mark Thallander could come up with the best of the best.   The choral conductor was one of the best that I have ever been acquainted with in the years that I have been in choirs.  The experience left me with such joy and hope.   I hope we can continue with these concerts."

From an attendee: "I cannot tell you how fabulous this past weekend was at Church on the Cape!   Friday night's concert was just blissful and to hear the voice of Scott Perkins made me weep!  Sunday night's performance was what I call "glorious".   The melodious sounds that came from the choir were wonderful and one sat there and you closed your eyes and felt like you were in St. Patrick's Cathedral."

From an attendee: "The Mid-Summer Organ Concert on Friday evening, August 6th at Church on the Cape was a special experience. The musicianship of the performers was superb, from Mark Alan Thallander to the young men who he has taught and mentored.  The next time another such a concert is presented, it should not be missed!"

From an attendee: "When in our music God is glorified...." Indeed!! How blessed we were to celebrate this musical feast at our beautiful Church on the Cape. Orchestrated to perfection, after months of arduous planning, the indomitable team of Mark Thallander, organist extraordinaire, Bill Lord, concert committee chairman and sound system magician, Beryl Samia, our amazing, multi-faceted Minister of Music, and the phenomenal guest choral director, the Reverend Thomas Matrone, produced a festival gem!!

The fifty-member choral's presentation of the hauntingly beautiful music was breathtaking.... sending our spirits soaring!

An "international trio" of incredibly talented young men from the Eastman School of Music, in Rochester,
New York, lent their musical genius to the festivities, with piano, organ, saxophone and tenor solos.
A magnificent melange of instruments and song stirred the depths of everyone present on this blesssed
evening. God was glorified, indeed!!"

From Beryl Samia: "Things could not have smoother. After all the planning and preparation, it was an experience not soon to be forgotten. Mark Thallander was at his very best and Tom Matrone is one of the finest conductors I have ever seen. He had the choir in the palm of his hands.

The three young men who joined us have tremendous futures ahead of them. It is so good to see young people taking an interest in playing the organ and being involved in Church Music. Brett and Lars are superior organists already. Imagine what they'll be like in ten years. Scott has a heart for the music he plays on his saxophone and sings. His ability to stir your soul with his singing will take him to greater heights.

I don't think anyone left the weekend feeling a bit of disappointment. Our time was well invested and God was Glorified.

The people of the church worked very hard and all of the meals and other details of the weekend were much appreciated by all in attendance. If there are ideas for improvement, I'd like to hear about them. I'm always open to peoples thoughts."