"I used Watchmaker for my summer music day camp that was ages 7-13 and all the kids loved it. It’s in the perfect key of D which allowed us to focus on the difference of staccato and legato. It had nice parts for all the sections and even features the violas and cellos on the Melody while encouraging the violins to play softly and listen. Easy to put together and fun to listen to."
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​K.C. Simba

"Leonard Ingrande understands. Although retired from the public school classroom, his writing and arranging reflects his complete mastery of what students can play. Ingrande's musicality shines through in each of his compositions and at every level of difficulty." 
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​M. Ogdon, Choir,
String Orchestra Instructor

"Leonard Ingrande has penned some great additions to the string literature, with a great variety of styles and difficulty.   From arrangements of classic works to original compositions, grade 2 up to grade 5, there is a rich diversity of material with something for any group."

 J. Morrice,
Violinist, educator

"Ingrande’s  concept of the Mozart Symphony 39 was refreshingly exuberant”

​Los Angeles Times

“Ingrande knows what he’s doing as a conductor.  He’s secure in the music he performs, his ability to perform it and in his own physical persona.”
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​San Diego Magazine

“Mr. Ingrande is a musician with a very obvious talent for conducting…”

​Herbert Blomstdet

…”He is a marvelous conductor who gives mature and sensitive performances.”

​Pepe Romero

"I know I speak for the large crowd in Carnegie when I tell you that the performance of your group was nothing short of stunning and inspirational, as evidenced by the standing ovation you received from the audience…"

​William V. Johnson, 
Artistic Director, New York Wind Band Festival