Vince Gassi wrote the music for a short film entitled “Poesis”, which was written, directed and produced by Ludek Bogner and myself. Working with Vince was a pleasure. His remarkable skill as a composer and his mastery of various instruments and technology meant that he could quickly adjust the music to suit each scene. He also gave suggestions and insights into the music for the film that showed his understanding and sensitivity for the work. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
	Francis Joseph Dvorak

	I was searching for a challenging and exciting piece for the Halton District School Board's Intermediate Wind Ensemble and was thrilled when I discovered Flight of the Intrepid by Vince Gassi. I loved the rhythmic writing, the gorgeous harmonies in the lyrical middle section, and the intense build up to an exciting ending. I knew the ensemble would love the challenges this piece had to offer. The best part was when Vince gladly accepted my request to come and work with the band. This group of young musicians was ectastic to have the opportunity to meert and learn from the composer! Vince worked masterfully with them and was able to provide unique insights into the music and composition. The students had a lot of fun and improved immensely during the rehearsal. What a wonderful opportunity for all of us and I know this experience will be considered a highlight for them this year! Thank you, Vince!
	Carolyn Lewis Alexander's P.S. Halton District School Board Burlington, Ontario, Canada

	I first heard Tsunami on the internet while looking for a piece by a Canadian composer for the Kiwanis Music Festival in Toronto. I was immediately taken with the piece. When my students first read through it, they were too. About a month before the Festival, Vince came in on two occasions and worked with my band on Tsunami. The students really got a lot out of the experience. I felt that having the composer come in to work with the kids was an opportunity that I couldn't pass up. The insight that Vince was able to give them was invaluable. The students' playing improved considerably during the two rehearsals that he spent with them.
	Elizabeth Monteith North Toronto Collegiate Institute

	I have been familiar with Vince Gassi's work for many years now. We have performed his concert band works at all levels -- from Beginning Band to our Senior Wind Ensemble. We have also performed a number of his jazz pieces. Vince's understanding of high school level band was made exceptionally clear during the three workshops he conducted at our school using his original works. Our students were thrilled to meet the composer of Tsunami in person. Vince answered all of their questions concerning the piece and offered an insight that students rarely experience. Another student favourite is Dante's Hot House, which also continues to be a favourite of the alumni I'm still in touch with. I watch the publishers' "new releases" closely in anticipation of Vince's new works.
	Dan Horner, Head of Music Bayview Secondary School Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada

	I had the pleasure of working with Vince Gassi as guest composer and conductor for the 20th annual Albemarle County High School Honors Band in 2007. Vince composed "A Chesapeake Bay Adventure" for the occasion and worked with our kids for two days to prepare for the concert that would feature the world premiere of the piece. He did a superb job of sharing his insights on composing and performing as he prepared a full concert program that featured a number of his own outstanding compositions. Many of our students paid him the highest of compliments following the concert program when they asked if we could have Mr. Gassi back again next year!
	Steve Layman, Band Director Western Albemarle High School Crozet, VA

	For Pete’s Sake (commissioned March 2006) has been such a hit with the Jazz Ensemble at Western and word of its existence and performance has resounded throughout the faculty. I can’t imagine a more wonderfully appropriate way to honour the contributions that Professor Peter Clements has made to our lives. Your coaching at the rehearsal had a dramatic effect on the final performance. Having you work directly with the students helped bring the music to life quickly and resulted in a great performance. You worked well with the students and having you there was so much more effective than working only through the conduit of the written page. Thank you for being so generous with your time and for the great effort to make this project such a success.
	Bruce Smith, Jazz Ensemble Director University of Western Ontario (London, Canada)