"Armed with four new arrangements, Tyzik made his Houston Symphony debut in January….Houston Musicians called them “the best pops arrangements that they had ever played” says Houston Artistic Administrator Aurelie Desmarais.

Sharon McDaniel
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
October 15, 1998

“I’ve long thought of Tyzik as among the best pops conductors in America, but after hearing his Psalm setting, I’m beginning to think his real gift may be in composition. His Psalm was that terrific of a piece.”

John Pitcher
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
March 25, 2006

“Tyzik’s arrangements were masterful…his crafty arrangements captured the essence of Ellington: lush, translucent harmonies; and what mattered most to Duke – the mood”

Alison Bert
The Post Standard
April 17, 1999

“Tyzik’s Concerto is wonderfully robust….the program featured the world premiere of Tyzik’s Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra…..he (Tyzik) proved he was not only an accomplished classical conductor but also a composer of genuine gift”

John Pitcher
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
April 12, 2003