“The clear highlight of the set was ‘O Lord, how long wilt thou forget.’ The lovely rendition by Ryan Townsend Strand showed the singer’s high tenor to fine effect in an inward performance that ideally blended stylistic elegance and expressive poise.” - Lawrence A. Johnson Chicago Classical Review
“Ryan Townsend Strand displayed an attractive nimble tenor.” - Tim Sawyier Chicago Classical Review
“...those shepherds seemed a little less gratuitous thanks to the beautiful vocalism of tenor Ryan Townsend Strand.” - Joshua Kosman San Fransico Chronicle
“[Ryan’s vision] speaks to the fact that we try to develop programs that are not just choral concerts but have something to say.” - Angela Bauer SF Gate