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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · 8d

Today is the deadline for applying to the NATS Composer Mentoring Program.
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Mentoring Program for Composers | National Association of Teachers of Singing

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · 8d

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Jane Manning's Vocal Repertoire for the Twenty-First Century, Volume 2 - Lori Laitman, Composer

Jane Manning was described as the “life and soul of British contemporary music” — and her book about 21st century vocal repertoire examines a variety of songs. One chapter is devoted to my Men with Sm...

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · 8d

So honored, and looking forward to this: www.pomona.edu/events?trumb...

Events | Pomona College in Claremont, California - Pomona College

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · 13d

So excited about this upcoming concert! www.phillipscollection.org/event/2025-1...

Dashon Burton and Lindsay Garritson

America’s First Museum of Modern Art

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · 14d

Documenting the creative mess as I create the first draft of the piano accompaniment to Daniel Belcher’s cycle. The wonderful poem is by Joyce Sutphen. #howthesausagegetsmade

Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · 17d

Now available: PDF downloads of my new edition of The Throwback, my 2003 cycle which sets the poetry of Paul Muldoon. Links to the recording with the always-wonderful William Sharp and sheet music are here: www.artsongs.com/work/the-thr...

Classical Vocal Reprints will sell the hard copies.

Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · 21d

Soon — The Three Feathers (abridged version) at West Chester University! ramcardcenter.vbotickets.com/event/The_Th...

SSI Box Office at West Chester University - The Three Feathers

NOTE:  Tickets for WCU Faculty/Staff and WCU Students are Free at the Box Office upon presentation of a valid Ram Card.  Children Under 12 are Free.Music by Lori Laitman Libretto by Dana Gi...

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · 22d

Deadline is October 3 at midnight.
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Mentoring Program for Composers | National Association of Teachers of Singing

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Sep 3

Looking forward to another great year!
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NATS announces mentors for 2025-26 composer program | National Association of Teachers of Singing

Ten composers will guide early-career participants in writing for voice

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Aug 27

Honored to have been interviewed by brin solomon for The Yale Alumni Magazine!

Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Aug 25

From April 1, 1996: My original sketch for "If I..." — the last of my "Four Dickinson Songs".

Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Aug 23

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So appreciative of this beautiful performance of my song Tableau, from my song cycle Sable Pride, which sets the amazing poetry of Countee Cullen. My song starts at 28:24.

Dame Myra Hess Concert - August 20, 2025 - Adia Evans, soprano and Michael Banwarth, piano

YouTube video by Classical Music Chicago

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thrilled!

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Aug 7

I've created 2 new arrangements of my 2013 Holocaust-themed song cycle "In Sleep The World Is Yours" — one for soprano/soprano saxophone and piano; and one for soprano/tenor saxophone and piano.
Available for download on artsongs.com. Classical Vocal Reprints will sell the hard copies.

Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Aug 5

Happy that my piece is included in this interesting feature!
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Swan Songs: Classical Music Inspired by Swans | WFMT

With this wealth of allegorical associations, these elegant creatures have captured composers’ imaginations for centuries.

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Aug 5

Wonderful meeting this afternoon with Sam Martin and Katie Leemhuis, who are recording my cycle "The Imaginary Photo Album" for their next CD:)

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Aug 3

So pleased that Vedem will be reprised with Music of Remembrance this coming January!
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MusicalAmerica - MOR’s 25/26 season: revelatory premieres by Cipullo, Heggie & ByrdMusical America - Online International Performing Arts and Music Directory - Performing Arts News Articles - Jobs in ...

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Aug 2

Working, working, working on creating the sheet music of the stand-alone arias from Act I of Ludlow. Here's a combo aria — Out of the Rockfolds/I Barely Remember from Act I, with Daniel Belcher, Maureen McKay and Andrew Rosenblum:

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Ludlow, Act 1: "Out of the Rockfolds" / "I Barely Remember"

YouTube video by Release - Topic

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Jul 17

A wonderful talk from my longstanding collaborator Dana Gioia — www.youtube.com/watch?v=V__t...

Why Opera is Misunderstood

YouTube video by Dana Gioia

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Jul 7

Ludlow update progress — I'm busy inputting changes to the fleshing out of Act II. This is the squishy part of the layout process of Finale.

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Jul 3

From my FAQ page...

Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thrilled that Tableua, from my Sable Pride cycle (settings of Countee Cullen) is included in this wonderful recital!

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Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Adia. Evans, Soprano and Michael Banwarth, Piano | Choose Chicago

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | ADIA EVANS, SOPRANO MICHAEL BANWARTH, PIANO Program Ricky Ian Gordon – Joy Joseph Marx – Two Pieces Alfred…

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Jul 1

Now up on YouTube — from my Holocaust 1944 song cycle: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qop6...

Holocaust 1944: II. How Can I See You, Love

YouTube video by Dashon Burton - Topic

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Jul 1

Documenting the creative mess as I write and rewrite Act II of Ludlow, my opera about immigration. These words by David Mason unfortunately ring true: "We've let too many strangers come inside. America's a Tower of Babel now..."

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Lori Laitman @vocalcomposer.bsky.social · Jul 1

Nice to see the hard copy!