Chamber Symphony
Like Ives, Simon works toward a synthesis of classical forms and the popular material of his era.
Byron Adams, Ithaca Times
In his Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra, Dr. Simon shows that he is a true artistic heir of Leonard Bernstein, Ned Rorem and Stephen Sondheim, in that he successfully synthesizes something of a populist voice within structures and procedures that are clearly classical in orientation.
John McLaughlin Williams
Despite what you are
from Mr. Natural
This song should become a musical classic.
Annette Roman, Ithaca Times
Red and Brown
The music, arranged and composed by Mark Simon, is so vibrant that it is another character in the play. Ranging from sharp and loud to gently soothing, the music paints the picture.
Maggie Bell, NYTheatre.com
Jennie's Will
Mark Simon has written a lively and lyrical score.
Caissa Wilmer, Ithaca Times