Testimonials

Private Solo Recital for King Olav V of Norway

"My wife and I would like to thank you and Mr. Haugsand once again for the splendid entertainment you provided for His Majesty The King and our other guests yesterday evening."

Archie Lamb
Her Majesty's Ambassador to Norway

Contemporary Canadian Recital

"I would like to thank you again for the wonderful performance you gave my Flute Sonata. It was really a very inspired performance...I never have heard you before, only by reputation I knew that you are a very fine flutist; your performance certainly more than justified your reputation...Congratulations again and many thanks!!!"

Oskar Morawetz
noted Canadian composer

Lecture Recital

"Just a quick note to let you know how much I truly enjoyed your recital. You were just fantastic both while performing and while speaking. It was the delight of my day."

Mary Backun
Principal Clarinet, Vancouver Opera Orchestra
Second Clarinet, CBC Radio Orchestra

Charity Performance with Suzuki Flute Programme

"On behalf of the children at British Columbia's Children's Hospital, thank you so much for coming in to perform for the children. Your performance was outstanding, and all the children and staff very much enjoyed hearing you and your eight students."

Jane Stokes, Child Life Specialist
British Columbia's Children's Hospital

Flattering Professional Evaluation of my Abilities

"I just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed my trip to London, Ont. and to thank you most sincerely for everything you did to make my visit as enjoyable as it was. It was great to have the opportunity to meet and get to know you and also to listen to evidence of your great talent."

Geoffrey Gilbert, Internationally acclaimed Flutist and Teacher

Success in Music Competitions

"Please accept my heartfelt congratulations for your victory at the National Final of the Canadian Music Competitions. You can be very proud of achieving excellence in so demanding a contest."

Pierre Trudeau
former Canadian Prime Minister

Students' Thank- you Notes

"Last week I attended my graduation at The University of London...I want to thank you for all your help through the years. I never could have done it without you- A HUGE THANKS"

An adult student

"Anne-Elise, thank you so much for teaching at flute camp. I enjoyed playing with you. I would have gotten lost in a piece about a hundred times if you hadn't been there! You were a very cool teacher!"

A student at the Bowen Island Suzuki Flute Camp

"Dear Anne-Elise Keefer, thank you for teaching me well for one year. I've learned a lot from you and improved a lot. I had good experience and enjoyed special events. Now I'm not as timid to play flute on the stage. Again thank you for your kindness and encouragement."

Nine year-old Suzuki Flute student
Vancouver Academy of Music

"I love the way you incorporate life-experiences and drawings in your lessons. You're a great flute teacher!"

Tina L.