Luna Composition Lab

Last night we held our first virtual masterclass of 2025 with percussionist and composer, Clara Warnaar. Thank you to Clara, who led an inspiring class, where she shared her various interdisciplinary projects and performed excerpts by our 2024–25 fellows.

Free masterclass! Join us Jan 13 for a percussion workshop with Clara Warnaar. Learn about how to begin writing for percussion, differences between percussion instruments, simple ways to add percussion to your music, and more! Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join our online group course for female, nonbinary, & gender-nonconforming musicians ages 13-18. Topics include writing for instruments, film, installations, electronics, & beyond. No experience needed! Class begins on January 28. Email info@lunacompositionlab.org to register.

Our free virtual master class series continues with percussionist Clara Waarnar (@clarawarnaar)! Join us for her Percussion Master Class on January 13 at 7PM EST. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! RSVP on our website: lunacompositionlab.org/event/virtual-…

This week our Adventures in Sound: Composers' Toolkit students heard their pieces come to life in an online reading session with Curiosity Cabinet! Registration is now open for our spring semester, beginning January 28. Visit our website to learn more! lunacompositionlab.org/adventures-in-…

Last night we held a masterclass with our very own Program Manager, Aeryn Santillan. Aeryn shared her musical experiences as a composer, bassist, and guitarist and had an engaging discussion on electronics in music composition with our 2024–25 fellows.

This holiday season is an especially critical time for us, and this year your gift will go twice as far. Throughout our end of year campaign, all gifts will be matched by our Parent Giving Council. Double your impact now: lunacompositionlab.org/donate

Thank you for your support! We are proud to announce that we raised $1,625 for our programs on #GivingTuesday2024. This brings us almost halfway to our goal—a phenomenal start to the holiday giving season.

Young women, nonbinary, & gender-nonconforming composers thrive in a supportive environment. Luna Lab has been building a community of support since our founding in 2016. This #GivingTuesday2024, help us keep going—now more than ever, we need your support: lunacompositionlab.org/donate

Today, and every day, we are thankful to be able to do our part in building a supportive musical community. From our young composers and mentors, our partner organizations, our staff & board, and our generous supporters, we're grateful for everyone who makes Luna Lab possible!

Do words like reverb, panning, delay, samples, and loops intrigue you? Join composer and Luna Lab Program Manager, @ajlovestacos on December 16 at 7PM EST for a workshop on the basics of integrating electronics in compositions. Learn more & register today! lunacompositionlab.org/event/virtual-…

Our final new mentor spotlight is composer Nkeiru Okoye. She have been commissioned & presented by @DetroitSymphony, @PhilOrch, @BaltSymphony, & more. Nkeiru is paired with fellow Brannon Warn-Johnston for our 24–25 season. Learn more: lunacompositionlab.org/mentors

Our next new mentor spotlight is Mari Esabel Valverde, an award-winning transgender Mexican-American composer who has been commissioned by @ACDANational, Boston Choral Ensemble, and more. Mari is paired with fellow Danity Pike this season. Learn more: lunacompositionlab.org/mentors

Did you see our recent feature on @NBC? Hear from our alumni, founders, mentors, and Board Members about why closing the gender gap in music composition is so important. Thank you to Iris Kim at @NBCUAcademy for telling our story! nbcuacademy.com/classical-comp…

New mentor spotlight: Han Lash. Han is paired w/ Emilie Wolff this season. Han is a composer who wants listeners to experience the full range of human emotions in their pieces & hopes that shared experience inspires a sense of human belonging. Learn more: lunacompositionlab.org/mentors

Last night we held our first masterclass of the season as part of our collaboration with ChamberQUEER! Thank you to Kebra-Seyoun Charles, who led an inspiring class where they shared their experiences as a bassist and composer and performed excerpts by our 2024–25 fellows.

Free masterclass! Join us Nov 14 for a conversation and bass workshop with Kebra-Seyoun Charles as part of our partnership with ChamberQUEER. Kebra will discuss bass techniques, play excerpts of works by 2024–25 fellows, and offer insights in a Q&A. RSVP: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Congrats to our 2024–25 Honorable Mentions: Emily Bai, Max Bissonnette, Leo Egen, Daniela Lopez Escalante, Maya Proulx, and Madeline Yang! These six composers, ages 15–18, hail from California, Maryland, Michigan, and New York. Learn more on our website: lunacompositionlab.org/meet-the-fello…

Join us tonight at 7PM EST in-person at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music or online for our premiere of The Nebula Project Volume 1: Little Gems, our collaborative concert with ChamberQUEER! Tune in to the livestream here: youtube.com/live/ZtvVk68zz…

Do you have your tickets for The Nebula Project, Volume 1: Little Gems? Join us on November 4 at Cary Hall at The DiMenna Center where ChamberQUEER will perform three world premieres & original works by Luna Lab Alumni. Get your tickets now: tinyurl.com/TheNebulaProje…