Reviews

"As the evening's most powerful dramatic experience, George Crumb's 'Apparition' was magically rendered and well coordinated with pianist Eileen Cornett's demanding maneuvers on amplified piano." - Marion Jacobson, The Washington Post

"The group's accompanist, Eileen Cornett, is phenomenal." - The Review, Washington's Original Arts-News Magazine

"With a good-sized orchestra tucked into a pit below the stage, the balance, intonation, and overall quality of instrumental support it produces is outstanding. Bravo to conductor Eileen Cornett and the musicians." - Sally Vallongo, Toledo Blade

"As always, there was uncommonly good playing from pianist Eileen Cornett, whose professional credits can now state that she was a Most Valuable Player on Super Bowl Sunday." - Phil Greenfield, Baltimore Sun

"The pianist, Eileen Cornett, was truly professional." - Albany Times

"The instrumental ensemble, led by Eileen Cornett, was terrific." - Anne Midgette, The Washington Post

"Extraordinary pianist Eileen Cornett received unanimous acclaim and in the words of director Schumacher, just walked away with the show."- Mary P. Johnson, The Severna Park Voice

"...who would expect a wonderful three-ring orchestra, piping away like John Philip Sousa with tuba, trombone, glockenspiel and piccolo to the Coleman songs...Perhaps the Fisher Theatre (Detroit) could look into borrowing this orchestra, led by Eileen Cornett." - John Guinn, Detroit Free Press

 "Contributing rhythmic zing was the gifted instrumental trio led by pianist Eileen Cornett... A versatile artist, Cornett is a sensitive, classical accompanist to singers, a stunning soloist in any musical genre and here proved that she could take her jazz trio to tour the area's top clubs, should she ever choose to do so." - Mary Johnson, The Baltimore Sun

"Eileen Cornett's musical direction, the orchestra she leads, and the ensemble singing of the cast is uniformly excellent." - Harmen Mitchell, The Ann Arbor News

"The music that gifted pianist Eileen Cornett delicately weaves..." - Tracey O'Shaughnessy, The Bethesda/Chevy Chase Almanac

"Eileen Cornett's orchestra was on target and perfectly modulated..." - Brian McCann, The Michigan Daily
 
"Jason (Stearns) was impeccably accompanied by pianist Eileen Cornett of the Peabody faculty, who also helps with the Annapolis Opera Annual Vocal Competition. The singer and pianist have unmistakable rapport that assured a highly polished performance." - Mary Johnson, The Baltimore Sun 

"The combo of pianist Eileen Cornett, trumpeter Brent Finchbaugh and bassist Laura Ruas provided consistently stylish support for the show..." - Tim Smith, The Baltimore Sun