"The lives of our students have been enriched because of Mr. Paul Effman's presence in Our Lady of Mercy School for the past 20 years. He has challenged them, taught them responsibility and commitment, and developed their self-esteem.

He has been a wonderful role model for our children because of his professional musical expertise, the love and respect he has for our children, and his high moral integrity."

-Sr. Joanne Deegan, Principal, Our Lady of Mercy School

"I have worked with the Paul Effman Music Service for fourteen years in my capacity as District Superintendent and as a former Principal. It is a music program of the highest quality which I would unhesitatingly recommend to any school."

-Donna Carolan, District Superintendent of Catholic Schools
for Dutchess and Ulster Counties in New York State

"We are very proud of our band program and the skills students develop as a result of participation. Top quality master instructors provide for flexibility in all scheduling."

-Sister Marie Morris, Principal, OLPH Pelham Manor

"Nine years ago, Paul Effman Music began their band program at St. Mary's School. In a very short time, the band exceeded my expectations. With Mr. Varuzzo as its very talented instructor, our band functions today as an integral part of our curriculum, bringing pleasure and enjoyment to all who hear it."

-Sister Miriam Gregory, Principal, St. Mary's School Wappingers Falls

"Paul Effman Music Service has allowed us to expand and enrich our curriculum in a way we otherwise could not. The experience has benefitted our students in and out of the classroom and thrilled our parents. It has been a positive experience all around."

-Sheila Kukstis, Principal, St. Andrew the Apostle School Jamaica Plains, MA

"I truly feel that a student's academic as well as emotional world is not really complete without music. I view music in general as a source of joy and a necessity of life. As a Catholic School administrator, it was a real challenge to have a music program in the school, where the students would learn to play a musical instrument, and ultimately become a part of a bigger picture, the school band. However, this challenge was realized, when I invited the Paul Effman Music Service into my school.

Students began playing instruments in the primary grades, and it was such a source of pride for their families and friends to listen to them and watch them advance through the years. The instrumental instruction provided weekly by the Paul Effman Music Service instructors was outstanding."

-Sr. Joan Martin OP, Principal, St. Agnes High School, College Point.
Former Principal, St. Fidelis School, College Point.