Testimonials

Robert Barney is a complete musician – an accomplished tenor and countertenor soloist, brilliant organist, an inspiring conductor, a sensitive accompanist, and a supportive colleague. Over the past 25+ years, I have had the privilege of collaborating with Robert in numerous venues and roles, where he has been the director, where I have been the director, where we have been duet partners, where he has been playing for me, performing in church and chamber settings across the Northeast.  I have worked with his students and taken rehearsals for both his youth and adult church choirs as well as for Youth Pro Musica. In working with his singers, I have seen first-hand how well he teaches musicianship skills as well as vocal training. The beautiful blend of the young voices in YPM is deeply moving to hear. Robert puts his heart and soul into everything he does – his work is a very special music ministry that touches and transforms all who work with him. ~ Sally Sanford, soprano