"The music world needs more people like Holly. Honest, hard working, a very clear head, driven, and totally creative in her concentration!" 
~Mark Grey, Composer-Sound Designer

"Holly Hickman is hitting the nail on the head when it comes to reaching current audiences, but more importantly, she is proving that our communities have vast untapped 'hearts and minds' potential with dollars and cents ramifications for the live performance industry - and she is making the right recommendations for getting out in front of these people."
~Michael Christie, Music Director, Phoenix Symphony and Colorado Music Festival

"Holly has completely reinvigorated the branding and marketing  strategies of two orchestras of which I'm the music director. Her design work is vivid and always reinforces institutional messaging. She's fast, efficient, polished and professional. Possessing an encyclopedic knowledge of industry best practices, Holly is a bold strategic thinker with the insight to ask the right questions and help an organization reach its core goals. More than anything, she loves music and relishes her role in helping it reach an ever-wider audience."
~Michael Butterman, Music Director, Shreveport Symphony and Boulder Philharmonic

"Holly is a terrific professional, with a terrific spirit. When she says that her love of music powers everything she does, that’s exactly right, and it’s one of many reasons that she’s a pleasure to know, and a pleasure to work with. She can use her expertise in traditional ways, but she can also help you use new media and social media. And you can trust her judgment about what needs to be done."
~Greg Sandow, Critic, Consultant, Composer, specialist in the future of classical music

"Holly really has her finger on the pulse of arts marketing. Her advice has been enlightening. I couldn't be happier with her design work. I only wish we could utilize her skills even more. In the meantime, I recommend her to everyone I know!"
~Erin Acheson, Executive Director, Sacred Music in a Sacred Space and Musica Sacra, New York City

"Holly is a quick-thinking, creative and reliable professional who has consistently produced excellent results for the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. She is always in touch with broader trends and is adept at applying best practices to individual arts organizations' needs."
~Kevin Shuck, Executive Director, Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra

“Holly Hickman brings unequaled industry knowledge, instinct, and tools to the table, ensuring a significant return on an investment in Up Tempo Marketing. The Boulder Bach Festival can attest to increases in audience, awareness, and partnerships as a result of her marketing leadership. She knows what she is doing!”
~Marcia Schirmer, Executive Director, Boulder Bach Festival

"Thanks for your incredible patience and fantastic work on my website design. I have received numerous compliments from friends and colleagues on the excellent layout and beautiful design. I am most grateful for your fantastic work."
~Renée Anne Louprette, Assoc. Music Director/Concert Organist