Soprano Robin Smith [now Beckman], countertenor Chris Dudley, tenor Jason Rylander and baritone Mark Duer poured singular gusto into Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Magnificat in B-Flat Major and Vivaldi’s vibrant, familiar Gloria, RV 589.    -Cecilia Porter, Washington Post

Washington Post review of vocal quintet Third Practice performing David Lang's the little match girl passion, Schutz's Musikalishe Exequien, and Bach's Komm, Jesu, Komm. 

Washington Post review of chamber ensemble Third Practice with the Great Noise Ensemble performing Louis Andriessen’s La Commedia at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Washington Post review of Third Practice and the City Choir of Washington performing the premiere of John Tavener’s Three Hymns at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

Washington Examiner review of the Choir and Baroque Ensemble of Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes’ performance of Messiah in Washington, D.C. where Beckman was the soprano soloist.