"Kelley's musical arrangements always catch the full element of color and timbre; the melodies come to life with all of the rhythmic and harmonic support."

Eric Bitterman
Band Director - Maple Grove Senior High
Maple Grove, MN

"I have had the great pleasure of working with Kelley Lima since my arrival at the University of Minnesota in 2000. Not only is Kelley a brilliant instructor, he has also proven to be a drumline arranger of the highest caliber. The musicality is incredible and really adds to the level of our ensemble. He has proven he can write high quality shows across a wide variety of levels as well, much needed here in the Big 10 where we can have 3 weeks to teach one show and 3 days to teach the next. No matter the situation, Kelley provides high quality arrangements for every show. I would highly recommend his work for any ensemble!"

Dr. Tim Diem
Marching Band Director - University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

"Kelley Lima's Marching Percussion writing is creative and playable. He is intuitive about how to make your drumline sound better."

Professor Jerry Luckhardt
Director of the School of Music - University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

"...a tremendously talented arranger who draws on a wealth of experiences. He knows what works and makes it happen!"

Dr. Mary Schneider
Marching Band Director - University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

"Kelley arranges, not just for the sake of the music, but with the best interests of the musicians playing the music."

Nora Tycast
Band Director - Spring Lake Park High School
Spring Lake Park, MN