"I have seen first-hand what a gift Tori is to the singing community. Not only is she an excellent leader --armed with an enviable package of both musical and interpersonal skills-- but she's also an incredible community builder. She fosters trust: not just between conductor and singer (and in some cases composer and conductor), but also amongst the singers themselves. Under her leadership, singers don't just congregate to sing--they form friendships that extend long after the music is put away and the rehearsal lights turned off. As a composer, I have been the beneficiary of her remarkable ability to bring a love of new music to her choirs. And I too, have learned tremendously from watching her work with her choirs. She's a marvelous communicator, and she's made me a better communicator as well. I fully entrust my music in her hands."