Lori Hope Baumel
Lori Hope Baumel (b.1959) is a composer, arranger and producer of music for education and multimedia. She received her Bachelor of Music in Composition and Theory from the University of Miami, where she also double majored in music education. Ms. Baumel was the private composition student of Dr. Alfred Reed and studied piano with Dr. Max Leper.
As the creative director of Traks, Inc and Coconuts recording studios in Miami, she wrote music for television, film and radio. Her many credits include the score for the Emmy award winning television show Kid’s Beat (WPLG-Miami) and The Still Small Voice. Her soundtracks have received numerous awards including Addy’s and a Cleo. In addition, she has written music education materials for various record labels (i.e. Silver Burdett) and has contributed to the Dimension and Valentino libraries. From 1987 – 1990 she conducted, composed and arranged for the Steven Wise Free Synagogue Choir in Manhattan. She has also written the score for the play, Kiki of Montparnasse, based on the relationship of the artist Man Ray and his muse. Walton Music Corporation publishes her choral piece, Blessing For A New Season. Recently, ASCAP chose her to receive an ASCAPLUS award for the year 2004-2005. In addition, two of her works, Bells Of Freedom and Candle Blessings, were featured in “Spotlight on Young Performers 2005” at the Raymond F. Kravis Center in Palm Beach County, FL.
Future publications include Poetry In Motion (Choral/Unison, Kjos Music Publishing), Sixty Second Audition (Vocal solo for high, medium or low voice, Glassblock music publishing, 2006, available at musicnotes.com) and Candle Blessings (for 3-5 octave handbells, AGEHR Publishing, 2007).
As a clinician, Ms. Baumel conducts compositional workshops, seminars and lectures throughout Palm Beach County. She is continually encouraging students to explore their creative abilities and, more importantly, teaches them the tools to do so. Her experience in the recording industry has made her a much sought after consultant and coach to young musicians that want to work professionally in a recording studio environment. She also serves as a composer and arranger for the Young Singers Of The Palm Beaches and is active on their funding steering committee as a creative materials/marketing consultant (see www.yspb.com).
Currently, Mrs. Baumel is the President of Creative Audio Services, Inc. and works from her studio in Wellington, Florida where she continues to compose for civic, educational and commercial projects. Her future projects include works for chorus with varied instrumental accompaniments, handbells and piano. Her emphasis for the 2005-2006 year is choral music and she is writing for various ensembles from elementary to college level.
Professional memberships include:
• ASCAP: American Society For Composers, Authors and Publishers
• MENC: The National Association For Music Education
• American Choral Directors Association
• Florida Music Educators’ Association
• Florida Vocal Association
• Florida Elementary Music Educators Association
• AGEHR: American Guild of English Handbell Ringers
