“Naomi LaViolette is among the very finest musicians with whom I've worked during my long career. A superlative pianist and composer/arranger, Naomi is acclaimed for her musicality and is a leading figure in the artistic culture of Portland, Oregon. I am honored to be her colleague and friend.”
Dr. Morten Lauridsen
Recipient, 2007 National Medal of Arts
Recipient, ASCAP Foundation "Life in Music" Award
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Composition, USC Thornton School of Music
“It isn’t often that a composer knows how to write for both the voice and the piano so exquisitely, but Naomi manages to do so while also uplifting our hearts with the genuine emotion that flows from her writing.”
Lisa Riffel
Director of choirs at Lincoln High School, Portland OR
Associate Director at Oregon Repertory Singers
“Naomi LaViolette's compositions and arrangements have been a parishioner favorite in our Christmas Liturgies here at Resurrection for many years. Her heartfelt and faithful songs create the feeling of joy, acceptance and love that we value highly in our parish.”
Marcus Reynolds
Music Director, Resurrection Catholic Parish
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Dr. Ethan Sperry
Barre Stoll Professor of Choral Music, Portland State University
Artistic Director & Conductor, Oregon Repertory Singers
