Laurence (Larry) Kaptain

Publications and Presentations

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

1. Kaptain, Laurence and Mark U. Reimer. “Pursuing Leadership in the Performing Arts in Higher Education: A Brief Overview.” Journal of Performing Arts Leadership in Higher Education, 2016, available online on page 57 of http://jpalhe.cnu.edu/pdf/JPALHE_Volume 7.pdf.

2. Kaptain, Laurence. "Employing Consensus in Higher Education Performing Arts Planning and Leadership." Journal of Performing Arts Leadership in Higher Education, 2010, available online on page 18 of http://jpalhe.cnu.edu/pdf/JPALHE_Volume1.pdf.

3. Beck, J. (2007). Encyclopedia of percussion. Laurence Kaptain, “The marimba in Mexico and Related Areas.” New York: Routledge, pp. 239-254.

4. “Marimba.” Volume II (Musical Practices) Media, Culture and the Industry. The Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World, London and New York, Cassell, 2003.

5. Kaptain, Laurence, “Laurence Kaptain Administrative Portfolio,” in Peter Seldin and Mary Lou Higgerson, The Administrative Portfolio. A Practical Guide to Improved Administrative Performance and Personnel Decisions. Boston: Anker Publishing, 2001.

6. Kaptain, Laurence, trans. The Percussion Instruments of Mexico by Arturo Chamorro (completed in 1994 under auspices of the U.S.-Mexico Fund for Culture). N.p.

7. Kaptain, Laurence. The Wood that Sings: The Marimba in Chiapas, Mexico. Everett, Pennsylvania: HoneyRock Publishing, 1992.

8. Kaptain, Laurence, trans. “Maderas que cantan.” Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico: Instituto Chiapaneco de Cultura, 1991.

SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES, DIGITAL MEDIA AND SELECT PRESENTATIONS

1. “Creativity and Collaboration Among the Arts. With Steven J. Tepper. Presentation -- National Association of Schools of Music Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, November 2014.

2. “Moving Creativity from the Edges to the Center of a Major Research Institution.” With Vince LiCata, Brij Mohan Distinguished Professor, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Louisiana State University. Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities National Conference, Ames, Iowa, November 2014.

3. “The Opportunities and Challenges of Marketing Through Social Media." Presentation--National Association of Schools of Music Annual Meeting, San Diego, November 2012.

4. “The BA in music at the large public research institution.” David Meyers—University of Minnesota, Jennifer Snow--UCLA, and Betty Anne Younker—University of Western Ontario. Panel discussion at College Music Society National Conference, October 2011.

5. "Self-Evaluation for the Music Executive: Using a Portfolio Approach to Demonstrate Successful Leadership and Accomplishments." National Association of Schools of Music National Meeting, San Diego, November 2009.

6. “Advocacy within Your Own Institution.” (with Sue Haug, Tayloe Harding, Mark Rabineau, Charles Snead). National Association of Schools of Music National Meeting, San Diego, November 2009.

7. “Music in Higher Education - Podcast Host and Producer for the College Music Society.” (2009—2013).

8. LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts Dean’s Blog. http://cmdaatlsu.blogspot.com

9. “The CMS Committee on Music and Higher Education–Articulating the Changing Roles of Music Units,” (with David Myers), at College Music Society National Conference, November 2007.

10. “Presentation Skills for Enhanced Learning and Understanding,” AGLS National Conference, Portland, Maine, October 2007.

11. “Leading and Sustaining Change,” (with Maria Hesse, Nancy Shapiro, and David Schwalm), Plenary IV, AAC&U Network for Academic Renewal Conference, April 2003.

12. “New Models of Leadership in Higher Education,” AAC&U National Conference, Seattle, January 2003.

13. “The Role and Nature of Faculty Development and Support at Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Intensive Schools,” (with Kathleen McKinney, Margaret W. Cohen, and Gary M. Shulman), at “Mission, Values and Identity: A National Conference for Carnegie Doctoral/Research Intensive Institutions,” Illinois State University, July 2003.

14. “Creating Learner-Centered Environments in Large Enrollment Courses” and “Starting Off Well: Campus Supports for New Faculty,” Teaching Renewal Conference, University of Missouri-Columbia, February 2002.

15. “University of Missouri New Faculty Teaching Scholars: A Campus and University System Initiative for the Scholarship of Teaching and System-Wide Collegiality,” AAHE Roles and Rewards National Conference, Phoenix, January 2002.

16. “Assessing Faculty Development,” (with Lesley Caferelli), Professional Organizational Development Network in Higher Education National Conference, St. Louis, October 2001.

17. “Collegiate Engagement and Collaboration with Non-Profit K-16 Organizations, (with Cirecie Olatunji and Karen Scates), National Conference in Higher Education, AAHE, Washington, DC, March 2001.

18. “An Integrative Campus Resource: The Resident Ethnic Music Ensemble,” Association for General and Liberal Studies National Conference, Chicago, November 2000.

19. “A Multi-Cultural Paradigm for the Integration of Ethnic Music into the 21st Century Collegiate Chamber Music Ensemble,” College Music Society, National Meeting, Chicago, October 1999.

SELECT PERFORMANCES AND PROFESSIONAL RECORDINGS

Concert credits (since 1995) as Soloist/Featured Artist include:
• Aspen Music Festival (2000, 1998, 1995)
• Boston Symphony (2004, 2001)
• Canadian Opera Company, solo / featured cimbalom in four performances at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (LePage’s The Nightingale and Other Short Fables, 2011)
• Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (2005 and 2007)
• Chicago Symphony (2013, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1998, 1993, 1990, 1988, 1983)
• Czech National Symphony (1997)
• Florida Symphony (2009)
• Kansas City Ballet (2000), Todd Bolender’s recreation of Balanchine’s choreography for Stravinsky’s “Renard.”
• Lincoln Center Summer Festival (2004)
• Louisiana Philharmonic in concert with cellist Yo-Yo Ma at the invitation of Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto (2009)
• Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Chamber Players—Carnegie Hall (2002)
• Milwaukee Symphony (2005, 1998, 1996)
• Minnesota Orchestra (2005, 1996, 1995)
•  Nashville Symphony (2013)
• New World Symphony (2009, 2005, 2003, 1999)
• New York Philharmonic (2010, 2008, 2005, 2001, 1996)
• Orquesta Nacional de México at the invitation of Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto (2014, 2012, and 2010)
• Philadelphia Orchestra (2016, 2014, 2008, 1989)
• Philharmonic Orchestra of Mexico City (2005)
• San Diego Symphony (2014)
• San Francisco Symphony (2011)
• St. Louis Symphony (2015)
• St. Paul Chamber Orchestra (2010, 2006, 1995, 1993)
•  The Suzanne Farrell Ballet at the Kennedy Center (2008), a recreation of Balanchine’s choreography for Stravinsky’s “Ragtime.”
• Tanglewood Festival of Contemporary Music (1998, 1995)

Recording credits as Soloist/Featured Artist and/or Music Director include:
• Ragtime (Stravinsky), Orpheus Chamber Ensemble (New York City), Deutsche Grammophon, 289 453458-2. 2001. Winner of the 2001 Grammy Award for Small Classical Ensemble.
• Suite from Hary Janos (Kodaly), St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin, conductor (solo cimbalom). Recorded February 1993 (released November 2007). AAM 070106.
• Bartok Rhapsody No. 1 for Violin and Orchestra. Chicago Symphony, Pierre Boulez, Principal Guest Conductor with Gil Shaham, violin. CD recording for Deutsche Grammophon DGG 289 459 639-2. 2000.
• Video production (HDTV) for NHK-TV of Japan, series—Charles Dutoit’s Musical Cities Tour. Hary Janos Suite, Kodaly and Ragtime, Stravinsky. The Montreal Symphony, Charles Dutoit, musical director. 1998.
• Echoes of Chiapas, Marimba Yajalón, Laurence Kaptain, musical director, Mark Records—2552 MCD. 1997.
• Concerto for Marimba (eight hands), James Mobberley, Czech National Symphony. Recorded in Prague, March 1997, Albany Records #335.
• Renard, Ragtime (Stravinsky), St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Hugh Wolff, music director (released Spring, 1996). Teldec 4509-94548-2.
• Suite from Hary Janos (Kodaly), Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Sir Georg Solti, conductor (solo cimbalom). Recorded November 1993. U.S. release (11/94): Mephisto Magic (London/Decca 443 444-2), European release (10/94): The Hungarian Connection (Decca 443 444-2).
• ¡Chiapas!, Marimba Yajalón, Laurence Kaptain musical director, released 1994, HWP-002.
• Suite from Hary Janos (Kodaly), Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi, conductor (solo cimbalom). Recorded February 1990 (released Spring, 1991). Chandos (CHAN 8877).
• Stockhausen, Karlheinz. Samstag aus Licht. Matthias Hölle (bass); Majella Stockhausen (piano); Kathinka Pasveer (flute and piccolo); Markus Stockhausen (piccolo trumpet); Laurence Kaptain, percussion; Kolberg Percussion Ensemble; The University of Michigan Symphony Band, H. Robert Reynolds (cond.); Piero Mazarella (actor); Händel Collegium Köln, Dieter Gutknecht (choir director); Günther Hempel (electric organ); Karlheinz Stockhausen (sound projection). DGG 423 596-2. Hamburg: Deutsche Grammophon, 1988. Reissued Stockhausen Complete Edition, CD 34 A–D (4 CDs). Kürten: Stockhausen-Verlag, 1992. Film soundtrack credits as Soloist/Featured Artist include: • Secret Honor (soundtrack of Robert Altman film). Musical score by George Burt, 1984 (solo percussion). Recently released on DVD.
• Dancing Hands (soundtrack of a documentary film on the work of artist Rita Blitt). Musical score by Michael Udow, 1983 (percussion).