Percussionist and composer Clara Warnaar tends towards interdisciplinary projects, actively playing and commissioning new music. In addition to being a member of the Contemporary Ensemble, Clara has appeared as a guest artist with Yarn/Wire, the Bang on a Can Orchestra, and Ensemble Signal, and also has a solo ambient project and is the drummer for the band, Infinity Shred. Clara will gives a master class on percussion techniques and perform excerpts of works by our 2024–25 fellows.

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Marion Newman is one of Canada’s most accomplished singers, with operatic roles like Carmen, Rosina, and Shanawdithit, and more. She is also a voice faculty member at the University of Victoria and host of CBC’s Saturday Afternoon at the Opera. Marion will lead a masterclass on vocal techniques, sharing insights from her experience and performing short excerpts by our 2024–25 fellows.

As part of our ongoing partnership with ChamberQUEER, Rajna Swaminathan, acclaimed mrudangam artist, composer, and scholar will give a composition workshop. Rajna will speak about her background, compositional process, and career in the arts. She will also offer insights for young composers in an engaging Q&A.

As part of our ongoing partnership with ChamberQUEER, Brittany J. Green—a composer, performer, and educator from North Carolina—will lead a composition workshop. She’ll discuss her background, creative process, and career in the arts, followed by an interactive Q&A session where she’ll share valuable advice for aspiring composers. Register here!

The 2025 Luna Lab Festival will be held from June 22-27 in New York City, culminating in a performance of world premieres by the 2024–25 fellows.

Luna Composition Lab’s annual festival concludes in a performance of world premieres by the 2024–25 fellows, performed by International Contemporary Ensemble.

Fay Victor leads a composition workshop. Fay will speak about her background, compositional process, and career in the arts as a sound artist/composer, improvising vocalist, and lyricist. She will also offer insights for young composers in an engaging Q&A.

Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori joins us for a conversation and workshop on her career as a composer and collaborator. In addition to her work on Broadway for shows such as Shrek, Fun Home, and Kimberly Akimbo, she is one of the first women commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera (alongside Missy Mazzoli).

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As part of our ongoing partnership with ChamberQUEER, Brooklyn-based artist and multi-instrumentalist performer Aviva Jaye joins us for a conversation and workshop on her career as a composer and collaborator. Aviva will speak about her background, career in the arts, and perform short excerpts written by our 2023–24 fellows for folk/lever harp and voice. She will also offer insights for young composers in an engaging Q&A.

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Hear workshops of three new pieces by Luna Lab alumni performed by ChamberQUEER as part of our ongoing collaboration. The free event also features a Q&A with the composers and performers.

The 2024 Luna Lab Festival will be held from June 17-22 in San Francisco, culminating in three performances by Kronos Quartet of world premieres by the 2023–24 fellows.

The 2024 Luna Lab Festival in San Francisco will culminate in three performance of world premieres by the 2023–24 fellows during the Kronos Five Decades celebration.

Applications for our 2024–25 fellowships and Adventures in Sound will be open beginning August 15! Applications will be accepted through September 15. For more information on program dates, eligibility, requirements, tuition, and how to apply, please visit our website.

Hear the world premieres of three new pieces by Luna Lab alumni performed by ChamberQUEER as part of our ongoing collaboration: The Nebula Project. The performance also features four other works by Luna Lab alumni, followed by a free reception.

As part of our ongoing partnership with ChamberQUEER, Kebra-Seyoun Charles leads a double bass master class. Kebra will highlight their career as a composer and performer, discuss bass techniques, and play excerpts of works by our 2024–25 fellows. They will also offer insights for young composers in an engaging Q&A.

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Do words like reverb, panning, delay, samples, and loops intrigue you? Join composer and Luna Lab Program Manager, Aeryn Jade Santillan for a workshop on the basics of integrating electronics in compositions. Aeryn will speak about her background, compositional process, and career in the arts as a composer, bassist, and guitarist. She will also offer insights for young composers in an engaging Q&A.

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Indian-American composer and former Luna Lab Mentor Reena Esmail leads a composition workshop. Reena will speak about her background, compositional process, and career in the arts. She will also offer insights for young composers in an engaging Q&A.

If you are interested in auditing a class please contact us to be notified when registration opens.

Luna Lab’s largest commissioning initiative to date, The May Festival’s 25 for 25: A New Time for Choral Music has commissioned 25 alumni of the fellowship program to write new choral works for ensembles across Greater Cincinnati.

One of the most celebrated and influential ensembles, the Kronos Quartet joins us for a conversation and workshop on their adventurous approach, commissioning history, and collaborative ethos.

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Luna Composition Lab returns to the Bergen International Festival in May 2023 for workshops with mentor composer Therese Ulvo and young female and nonbinary Norwegian composers, plus premieres of works by Luna Lab alums.

The 2023 Luna Lab Festival will be held from June 6-10 in New York City, culminating in a performance of world premieres by the 2022–23 fellows.

Luna Composition Lab’s annual festival concludes in a performance of world premieres by the 2022–23 fellows.

Applications for our 2023–24 fellowships and Adventures in Sound will be open beginning August 15! Applications will be accepted through September 15. For more information on program dates, eligibility, requirements, tuition, and how to apply, please visit our website.

Cellist Jeffrey Zeigler leads a cello master class. Jeffrey will highlight his career as a collaborator and performer (including eight years with Kronos Quartet), discuss cello techniques, and play excerpts of works by our 2023–24 fellows.

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The first ever Luna Composition Lab Alumni Showcase highlights the tremendous growth of Luna Lab’s graduates. Presented in collaboration with the International Contemporary Ensemble, at New York Public Radio’s The Greene Space.

Our 2022–23 application for fellowships and Adventures in Sound courses is now open! Applications will be accepted through October 15. Learn more about program dates, eligibility, requirements, tuition, and how to apply.

Monica Ellis (bassoon) and Kevin Newton (French horn) of Imani Winds join us for a wind masterclass. Monica and Kevin will highlight their careers as performers in Imani Winds, discuss bassoon and French horn techniques, and play excerpts of works by our 2022–23 fellows.