Chris Vincent

"Chris is a consummate musician. He makes any musical experience satisfying. His helpful comments are always directed at expressing the composer's wishes and style. I highly recommend him."

Ellen McLain
Director/Co-ordinator of Seattle Opera Guild Preview Program

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"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chris Vincent many times. He was accompanist for our chorus for several years and also directed and accompanied our ensemble group. Chris works very smoothly with all types of personalities. He is that rare person who can take direction well and also give direction well. His credentials as a solo pianist, teacher, accompanist and director are substantial. But the truly wonderful thing about Chris is that amidst all that talent and work experience, he remains a helluva nice human and a person who is pleasant, flexible, and very easy to work with."

Shirley (Laney) Williams

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"I have collaborated on several projects with Chris, and have always enjoyed and valued his participation immensely. He is a fine and sensitive player, invariably well-informed about the composer and piece at hand, and an extremely pleasant and upbeat person with whom to work."

Adam Stern
Music Director, Seattle Philharmonic
Composition Faculty, Cornish College of the Arts

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"Chris Vincent has been an accompanist at Cornish College of the Arts for over three years. He is adept at accompanying students in a variety of situations: in voice lessons, in diction classes, for musical theatre and opera rehearsals, and in coachings with the students (helping them learn pitches, rhythms and how the vocal and piano parts fit together). His rapport with students is professional, helpful, musical, and fun! His energy is clear and calm in performances and he has always been flexible to the changing schedules in the college situation.

"I have recommended Chris to several students and know that he has developed good working relationships with them. He has accompanied for auditions at Cornish College of the Arts, as well as the Puget Sound NATS Chapter adjudications. I have been able to rely on him as an accompanist for my own singing work and am grateful for his giving attitude and desire for excellence - both in his own performance and guiding our students."

Dr. Natalie C. Lerch, DMA
Professor of Music, Cornish College of the Arts