Linda Robbins Coleman*****

In 2005, Linda Robbins Coleman celebrated her 30th year as a professional theatre, jazz, and “classical” music composer, her 15th year as an orchestra composer, and a dozen years as a member of the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra’s Artistic Committee. Her latest orchestra suite, Lunatics and Lovers, based on her award-winning score for the 1997 Drake Theatre production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, enjoyed its premiere in Atlanta, Georgia, with Coleman in attendance. She is currently completing commissions for string orchestra, chorus and orchestra, and an overture for pops concerts. Her music is licensed through BMI, Inc. Orchestras with BMI licenses enjoy cheaper rates on rentals. A full catalogue, along with recordings of her music, can be obtained through Coleman Creative Services, 1137 - 37th St., Des Moines, IA, 50311-3616. Telephone (515) 277-8893, or contact LindaRobbinsColeman@att.net

Premieres

On May 24, 2005, the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra in Atlanta, GA, under the direction of Thomas J. Anderson, gave the premiere performance of the symphonic suite Lunatics and Lovers commissioned to celebrate Anderson’s 25th anniversary as Music Director and the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra’s 40th anniversary.

Performances

In November 2005, the recording of Coleman’s chamber and solo works, Rags to Riches, was featured as “CD of the Month” by KHKE public radio station.

Publications

Hibernia Suite, string quartet; Lunatics and Lovers, full orchestra (rental only); Overture to Lunatics and Lovers, full orchestra (rental only); The Life of the Party!, symphonic rag (rental only); all by Coleman Creative Services.

*****Sigma Alpha Iota Member Laureate

Further Information

• 2003-2004 American Composers Update
• 2002-2003 American Composers Update
• SAI's Composers Bureau Online