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Laura Karpman is a Professor of Music and Film at UCLA's School of Theater, Film & Television, recognized as a four-time Emmy Award-winning composer whose works have been performed by major orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Czech Philharmonic, and Orchestra of St. Luke's.
Education:
- Doctorate from Juilliard, studying with Milton Babbitt
Research Interests: Karpman's creative practice bridges music composition for film, television, and concert performance with multimedia innovation. Her expertise spans orchestral composition, film scoring, and cross-disciplinary collaborations, exemplified by projects like 'Ask Your Mama' (premiered at Carnegie Hall with Jessye Norman and The Roots) and the upcoming freeway-themed opera 'One-Ten' commissioned by the Los Angeles Opera. She explores intersections of classical traditions with contemporary Black cultural narratives and technological integration.
Scientific Awards:
- Four-time Emmy Award winner
- Ives Fellowship from the American Academy of Arts & Letters
- ASCAP Foundation Grant
- Meet the Composer Grant
Grants and Collaborations: Karpman has secured significant funding through ASCAP Foundation and Meet the Composer grants for concert music development. She is currently co-creating 'One-Ten', a multimedia opera commissioned by the Los Angeles Opera with collaborators M.G. Lord and Shannon Halwes, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 110 Freeway. Her industry partnerships include work with Steven Spielberg, Showtime, ABC, and PBS.
