In arrangements of Hildegard von Bingen’s chants with harpist Constance Whiteside, Marjorie Bunday and Allison Mondel blended their voices in a spellbinding performance of textural simplicity and rhythmic freedom.

(Washington Post 2009)

Armonia Nova's "Twelfth Night" concert at the Old Christ Church in Alexandria was one of the two finest and most inspiring concerts of the Christmas season … along with the Christmas Revels at Lisner. Both productions were simpler than most competing events and, ultimately, far more beautiful as they cut to the essence of distinctive holiday traditions. Armonia Nova chose to explore very early English carols and other period music from the British Isles. With only a harpist, a violinist and an alto and a countertenor, the classical instruments gave divine effect and the distinctive voices of the singers were purity plus. The lyrics were often difficult although a printed pass-out interpreted in current English. Artistic director, Constance Whiteside, and violinist, Craig Resta, fully described their classic instruments between their excellent precisioned playing. Countertenor Jay White fully described the linguistic changes from Celtic, Norman and Old English to the present day. Jay White was outstanding as a soloist or when dueting with finely ranged alto Marjorie Bunday. Unlike some countertenors, White did not seem to be forcing his voice into a falsetto range and sang with confident volume. It was a very appreciative audience who, no doubt, trust that this group will provide similar entertainment during the next holiday season.

(Stephen Neal Dennis, allartsreview4u.com)