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.