"Thanks for being such a "trooper" at the event, I know everyone loved the performance and your voice practically levitated the building.  I'm so glad you could make the trip down here, best wishes in 2010!"

~Kate Crowley
Heard Museum Marketing & Communications Manager
Native You Program In Partnership with the AZ Opera
Phoenix, AZ

"We were fortunate to have Jennifer Stevens-Sears grace Indian Summer Festival with her beautiful voice... she's an opera singer, classical vocalist and did you know she's an accomplished painter and a potter as well? Jennifer is a proud Oneida Nation of Wisconsin tribal member who blends traditional with contemporary to create true artistry in all that she does. She also writes, produces and shares the spotlight with other Native artists to present a richly diverse representation of Native people and culture, breaking down stereotypes and showing that as a People, we exist and excel in ways that may come as a bit of a surprise to mainstream culture. We encourage you to watch the very inspiring program: "Owe 'la: The Music Within Jennifer Stevens" on Wisconsin Public Television / PBS, or you can click on the link below." 

http://video.pbssocal.org/video/2286124311

~Indian Summer Festival

"Had the pleasure of hearing you sing at Montgomery College concert - listened to your 'wind' song on the website and it once again brought tears to my eyes - hope you record soon.  Best wishes, Carolyn"

~Carolyn Goshen
Rockville, MD

"Your webpage and information is first class and you make me proud to be Oneida.  Keep up the good work."

~Janice Hirth
Oneida, WI

"We are so proud of you.  Your voice is like an Angel's and I know your mother is with you at every performance. Aunt Betty"

~Betty Sanchez
Mesa, AZ

"Special "thanks" for the beautiful music during our candle lighting ceremony.  That song touched and helped heal our heart and soul!"

~Oneida Chapter-Compassionate Friends
Oneida, WI

"Generosity, courage and the willingness to share what means more to you than life itself is the root of vocal art.  Give that gift to your audience and you will be heard.  May the Giver of Breath fill your lungs and free your heart.  REH"

~Ray Evans Harrell
Magic Circle Opera Ensemble
Artistic Director, conductor, director, master teacher and performer.
NYC, NY

"The Women's Fund of Greater Green Bay congratulates you for being chosen for the Community Conversation Advisory Panel and thanks for serving the community in this important role." 

~Judy Johnson
Vice-President, Financial Planner
Women's Fund of Greater Green Bay, WI

"You delivered a great interview! Very engaging and personal. Gave a great insight into your life and soul. And conveyed a great sense of self-confidence. I am truly impressed and can't wait to see the documentary!"

~Jeannie Linzmeyer
Green Bay, WI

"You have a lot of talent Jennifer--singing, pottery, painting, being a friend and I am truly happy that things are happening for you."

~Eileen Littig
Producer-NEWEST/CESA 7
Green Bay, WI

 "Your performance was outstanding and you have an incredible voice!"  

~ Julie Lamine, Meyer Theatre Director
Green Bay, WI

"Hi Dawn(Avery-Cellist), I want to thank you and all of the wonderfully talented people who performed Friday night.  What a concert!  Thank you for introducing my family and me to  R. Carlos Nakai and all of the other performers.  Your soprano, Jennifer Stevens, was fabulous and we all were mesmerized by Arvel Bird."

~Diane Hainer
Rockville, MD

~Kalihwisaks Newspaper, July 26, 2010
by Steven J. Gandy
Oneida, WI

"You sing from your heart..."

~Billie Kress
Green Bay, WI

"Thanks for inviting me. My son and of course me!, we both enjoyed this event; congratulations to you, Janet and the exquisite and professional interaction!" ~Sergio

~Dr. Sergio Heredia
Green Bay, WI

"You have a special and great talent-these will be some of the best times in your life, and you will cherish these opportunities and events in your life always."

~Bill n Maggie

~Bill and Margaret Colbert
Maggie-Jennifer's Vocal/Opera Coach/Mentor
Appleton, WI

Newspaper Article:   Stevens Focus of Online Documentary http://www.oneidanation.org/newspaper/page.aspx?id=37321

~By Dawn Walschinski
Kalihwisaks
Oneida, WI

"Dear Jennifer, the voce is nice.....o mio babbino was the best for me...interesting the song what you sended me....its nice to hear another type of music...its very touching...ther your voice very nice I wish you all the best."  ~Sylvia Sass

~Sylvia Sass
Opera Singer-Soprano
Paris, France

"Dear Jennifer, Good luck tonight with the Verdi concert.  I will send you good vibes your way.   ~Best, Sondra"

~Sondra Kelly
 Opera Singer-Dramatic Mezzo
Jennifer's Voice Teacher/Mentor
Stoughton, MA

"Thank you, Jennifer, for participating in our annual opera music program. Your training in opera is very evident. The results we hear from your disciplined voice and your command of the material sends chills down our spines, especially when you nail those high notes. We are privledged to have you."

~John Contratto and the Italian/American Club of Green Bay.

 

~John Contratto
Vocalist/Pianist
Club Italo-Americano
Sturgeon Bay, WI/Green Bay, WI