"Mary Young is a great choral director and key board player. She really brings out the best musical performance from our chorus "

"Mary demonstrates versatility in research and conducting, combining her knowledge of choral literature with Native American history and culture to bring awareness to great American music both past and present. Having worked with her on my own choral works, and with her in her own choirs, I have enjoyed working with her, and she is both professional and pleasant to work with. "

"Dr. Mary Young is professional, competent, very energized and energizing, highly talented and diverse in her musical abilities, a natural leader, an individual who creates cohesion in her teams, and commands respect without losing congeniality in the process. She is a dream come true for her employers as well as those she directs. Well done!"