"VS percussionist Masako Hockey stole the show with her virtuosic, and physically demanding, marimba playing in Vancouver composer Jeffrey Ryan's concerto, Two-by-Four."

Sarah Petrescu, Victoria Times-Colonist

"Canadian composer Jeffrey Ryan was best represented by his Two-by-Four for marimba (the ever-sparkling Beverley Johnston) and eight instruments. Ryan's music spends a lot of time establishing a feeling of anticipation, and while we know we are waiting for something to happen, the context of the wait is constantly changing. When that something comes, it is often out of context, as well. In Two-by-Four he takes us by surprise with a jazz-swing finale."

Elissa Poole, Globe and Mail

"Marimba virtuoso Krik Brundage was featured as soloist in Canadian composer Jeffrey Ryan's Two-by-Four. ... This eclectic composition takes three notes and subjects them to several stylistic makeovers, including some beautiful coloristic writing and an excursion into 1950s-style sultriness, complete with walking bass and finger snapping. This was perhaps the hit of the evening, thanks in part to [soloist Kirk] Brundage's graceful and altogether accomplished playing, but also tot the considerable merits of the piece itself."

Eugene Gaub, Buffalo News