In Ravel’s Shéhérazade:

            “Possessing a rich, resonant voice throughout her range, she sang the three sections of “Shéhérazade” with subtle sensitivity to the nuances of the music and captured its wistful, exotic spirit with expressive care.”
Montgomery Advertiser

As Jo:

            “Kimberly Gratland James has the vocal skill to handle this meaty role, and her well-rounded mezzo voice is suited to the character’s demanding vocal range.”
The Buffalo News

As Lola:

As Hansel:

            “Kimberly Gratland James’ portrayal of Hansel [was] memorable.  It is especially difficult for an adult to convincingly portray a child, but James gave the audience an exceptionally nuanced performance.  Singing with remarkable clarity, James’ superb diction was enhanced by an unusual acting ability that helped convince the audience that this rather tall woman was, indeed, a young boy.”
The Buffalo News

“Kimberly Gratland James brought a deep, rich tone to the role of Hansel, and a splendid presentation of the body language of an awkward little boy.”
 Jamestown Post-Journal

As Erika:

            “Her voice and stage presence were passionate and believable…”
Bloomington Independent

            “…built her Erika intelligently and gradually…  Not only did James mature through these stages dramatically but vocally as well.”
Bloomington Herald-Times

As Siébel:

            “The best performances both from the standpoint of voice and character came from graduate student Kimberly Gratland James as Siebel...”

Indiana Daily Student

In Bernstein’s Arias and Barcarolles:

           "Bloomington is strong on singers . . . mezzo Kimberley (sic) Gratland James and baritone David Meyer were both excellent in Arias and Barcarolles . . ."
London Financial Times

As Alisa:

            “Kimberly Gratland James was sympathetic as Alice, Lucy's faithful mezzo
sidekick, and sang well.”
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

In Bach’s Weihnachts-Oratorium:

            “…velvet-voiced…”

Bloomington Herald-Times

As Cherubino:

            “…a casting choice that was made in heaven.”
 Indiana Daily Student

“The adorable award goes to Kimberly Gratland James, in the pants role of Cherubino, who stresses the mischievous teen’s awkwardness and does an endearing job with the character’s music.”
 Cleveland Plain Dealer