What Others Have Said About My Work

Thank you for performing for our class. I like the hammer dulcimer and may want to take it up some day. I am famasized with the instrument. When I got home, I looked it up in the World Book.
Jessica, 3rd Grade
Mrs. Smith's Class
Oak Park, IL
Diane performs traditional pieces and songs with rare power and expressiveness, while her singing moves effortlessly from traditional to contemporary styles. She is a remarkable and often hypnotic performer.
Paul Stamler
Plain Label Concerts
St. Louis, Mo.
For many of us hearing you play the rare and exotic hammered dulcimer instrument was not only a first, but a most memorable experience. We thouroghly enjoyed your beautiful music and singing of traditional and riddle songs.
James Del Bello, President
Pavilion Residents Council
Bloomington, IL
Diane's music was simply beautiful. You could almost imagine it would be the music played in heaven by the angels with their harps.
Oakton Pavillion Our Paper
Des Plaines, IL
Our residents found the Hammered Dulcimer to be not only a beautiful sounding instrument, but also to be very interesting. Your introduction of each song and the background information given on the Hammered Dulcimer made the presentation not only entertaining, but a learning experience as well... our residents are already asking to have you come back and play for us again.
Peggy Remedi, Activity Director
Abbingdon House, Roselle, IL
Her personal warmth, enthusiasm about her craft, and ability to establish a rapport with her audience made her appearance very special for us. The variety of activities and music she presented, along with the ways she involved the students kept us all spellbound.
Lynn Chacula, Assistant Princilal
St. John's Lutheran Church School
La Grange, IL
You were a big success! It was obvious that persons appreciated your talents and selections. We hope we have the privilege of hearing you again.
Fay N. McBroom
United Methodist Church
Koinonia, Naperville, IL
Your charming stories, lovely voice, and the varied musical sounds of your hammered dulcimer made for an extremely fresh and delightful program.
Muriel Benz, Program Chairman
Palos Park Women's Club
Palos Park, IL
I cannot tell you how much we appreciated your beautiful music after our vows were spoken. As we walked in and the music flowed, tears and goose bumps come to mind.
April Gerstung and Jack Trinter Wedding
Morris, IL
As I listened, I felt like I was singing along inside. I think you are a local treasure.
Mary Cathering Murphy
American Association of University Women
Oak Park, IL
As an event coordinator, it is important to me how an entertainer interacts with the audience. Diane captivated our visitors - it was impossible for me to get near her!!
Phyllis Eubanks
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Springfield, IL
Diane has the wonderful blend of talent and warmth no audience can resist. She has the ability to create a concert-like atmosphere while performing that enhances the dignity of our residents and the quality of entertainment we like to provide. Her gentle spirit and unique music are an activity director's dream.
Kathy Corra, Special Programs Coordinator
Sandalwood Healthcare Center
Wheaton, IL
Just wanted to say thanks again for the copy of Full Moon -- it's a BEAUTIFUL tape, and our listeners are certainly enjoying it (me, too!).
Judy Dyki, WDET Public Radio
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
When I ask friends who they would like to see return to the Merc, Diane Ippel's name comes up more than any other. She has a real knack of making everyone feel right at home and is fast becoming one of the finest hammered dulcimer players around. Come share an evening of beautiful music with a real artist.
John Lindhorst, Proprietor
Washington Street Mercantile and Coffeehouse
Oregon, IL (1989)
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