"Much discussion is given to the failings of music in our civilization. Debates rage over styles of music, approaches to performance, marketing and promotion. Classical music especially anguishes over questions of relevance and appeal. Yes, Chicken Little, the sky may indeed be falling.

"That’s why it is so heartening to hear a concert such as the Frankhausers gave on Friday. John Frankhauser and his two daughters Kresha and Katie took the stage and delivered an artistic experience into the hearts of the listeners. Innumerable combinations of soprano and bass singers along with oboe and percussion lead the audience through a journey from the deeply meaningful to the wildly entertaining.

"The performers are all classically trained. John has sung serious bass solos in opera and oratorio across the country. Kresha has recently been featured in significant and very showy roles by Spokane Opera. When Katie is not singing with that heartfelt expressiveness, she is a fine oboist just out of college with her double major of music and science. One of the problems with classical performers is often their obsession with the technic of their craft. How many performances have you experienced where all the attention was drawn to the performer? The Frankhausers sing and play with such ease that the emphasis is clearly on the music and how it connects with the audience. At their recent performance one could almost feel the exhalation of an audience relieved to finally encounter music as pure emotion, art, and entertainment.

"The programming was superb. Such enjoyable variation in the material and its message left an audience with the satisfaction of feeling whole, well fed, and deeply enriched."

              — Verne Windham, Classical Music Director for radio station KPBX

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"An evening with the Frankhausers will be memorable to say the least. Everything from classical to pop, from serious to hilarous, from vocal to oboe, will leave the audience asking for more, and appreciating that God has gifted this family in a unique and remarkable way. The balance between John's powerful bass, and the flawless artistry of his two remarkably talented daughters (with strategic help from Mary), offers something for everyone, young and old. Don't miss an opportunity to hear the Frankhausers in concert!"

              — Bruce Gore; Biblical scholar, teacher, lawyer, musician