As "The Administration" in Tod Machover's Death and the Powers

"The composer plumbs the depths...of the male larynx with the oceanic bass of Tom McNichols"
Jonathan Levi, The New York Times 10.4.2010

"Dominated by the powerful sonorous bass of Tom McNichols"
Stephen Mudge, Musical America Worldwide 10.5.2010

"Deep bass"
Heidi Waleson, Wall Street Journal 3.24.11

Narrating "How the Grinch stole Christmas" with
The Boston Pops

 "Far and away, most of Sunday’s best moments involved Cantus, which delighted a crowd of 2,200...especially the animated TV special version of Dr. Suess’ "How the Grinch Stole Christmas..."
Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Democrat Gazette

"A musical and comedic high point of the evening was "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
Joseph Dalton, Times Union, Schenectady NY

"Sang fervently as the bass soloist"
Tim Smith, The Baltimore Sun

Various work with Cantus

"Personal favorites were...Tom McNichols, a true bass – though comfortably baritone when necessary – whose voice, looks, and personality are sure to make Samuel Ramey a distant memory in my lifetime."
Tryon Daily Press (Tryon, NC)

"'Witness,' a lively spiritual enhanced by Tom McNichols' booming bass solo"
Minneapolis Star Tribune

"...and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" featuring bass soloist Tom McNichols, were audience favorites."
Sarah Young, Lawrence.com (Lied Center for the Arts, KS)

"...a truly hair-raising rendition of Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald with bass Tom McNichols..."
Daytona Beach News Journal