WWII Veteran Public Service Awards

“Thank you for helping to make our ceremony so memorable for our veterans.  You did a beautiful job.”

     Susan Bysiewicz, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, June 11, 2008

National Association of Teachers of Singing
Connecticut Chapter 2008 Honors Auditions
"There is so much that is excellent - Intonation is superb throughout the full performance.  Preparation is impeccable."
"How freely he lets his sound flow!  Just lovely - I could listen all day to him.  Pitch is absolute and sound spins with a great warmth and radiance."
"Very beautiful tone - free, warm, vibrant"
     Adjudicators Chase, Pivacek-Cole and Weidlich, March 29, 2008

Connecticut Master Chorale Fall 2007 Concert
"Murray Mast on steel drums got everyone's attention for sure in a couple of calypso Christmas carols, with bass soloist Edwin Kotchian sounding good in 'Mary's Little Boy Child.'  These were the big crowd pleasers of the day."
     Danbury News-Times, November 23, 2007

General Review
"The best way to describe my impression of Edwin Kotchian would be to mention his dedication and unconditional love for music.
Mr. Kotchian is a six-foot tall bass-baritone with a rich, deep, warm, and powerful yet unforced sound.  Those wonderful qualities have already proved that he is a rising star who needs to be closely watched.
His repertoire is full of variety, from Broadway musicals to opera, from popular standards to Baroque songs.  He's a true perfectionist and would never let the slightest mistake slip away from his attention.
Mr. Kotchian is always extremely focused on what he is doing and spends so much time studying.  Those are just two reasons why he has accomplished so much at such a young age.  He's honest, sincere, easy-going, cooperative, reserved, and has a great sense of humor.  He's one of the most hard-working individuals that I've ever known.
Bravo Mr. Kotchian!"
     Chai-lun Yueh, Chairman, Department of Voice, The Hartford Conservatory, August 31, 2007

Connecticut Master Chorale Spring 2007 Concert
"McClure has an ear for melody, such as the opening chant, sung clearly and strongly by chorus baritone Edwin Kotchian."
     Danbury News-Times, May 25, 2007

National Association of Teachers of Singing
Connecticut Chapter 2007 Honors Auditions
"The voice is gentle, rich, and very pleasant to hear."
"Beautiful voice, extraordinary for a bass!"
"wonderful sound...he is a wonderful talent"
     Adjudicators Pivacek-Cole, Scattergood and Vagnini, February 24, 2007

Connecticut Master Chorale Fall 2006 Concert
"''Round the Glory Manger' brought back Kotchian with his clear as a bell bass voice..."
     Danbury News-Times, November 24, 2006