"The [NJS] Orchestra's relaxed-for-the-audience style is great. An important part of this whole 'new face' is Laurie Shulman's ever-so accessible program notes - so inviting and 'gettable.' She tells me little I didn't know before, but the style alone still draws me in and I keep reading just to see her style at work."
—Paul Somers, Classical New Jersey, 2006

"These really are the most thoughtful (and extensive) program notes on a work of mine to date. Wonderful writing and imagery! Thanks again for a marvelous effort."
—Composer George Tsontakis, 2005

"I have been meaning to tell you what an outstanding job you did with the Bernstein notes. I feel like they really invite the reader into the world of the piece. I keep wanting to read on, which is perhaps the most compelling part. So my sincere thanks for your commitment and bravo on a job well done!"
—Gary Levinson, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, 2003

"Dear Laurie, Thanks again for your wonderful work. I received many comments how thoughtful and educational and entertaining your program notes are."
—Arkady Fomin, Clavier Trio, 2003

"Mr. Litton offered helpful spoken comments before each piece. And Laurie Shulman's printed program notes were a model of what such things should be, a fine balance of context, detail and analysis. Give yourself time to read them before the next 'Future Classics' concert . . . "
—Scott Cantrell, The Dallas Morning News, June 2002

"Your notes are wonderful and will be an important contribution to our CD effort."
—Composer Robert Muczynski, 2002

"Hi Laurie,
The notes are terrific!! Thanks for sharing these . . . you're a terrific writer."
—Composer Jake Heggie, 2002

"The Music of our Time notes for [the] Fusion [Festival] were especially wonderful. I don't think anyone can do as great a job as you with living composers' work."
—Mary Langholz, Seattle Symphony, 2001

"I must mention Laurie Shulman's very full and concentrated liner notes. A model of their kind which give ample information about the music. . . . Parnassus have done well by the Stuyvesant Quartet in this release."
—Rob Barnett, MusicWeb, 2001

"Laurie, Your notes for the 'Mystics' concert were right on! Thank you!"
—Tina Howard, Seattle Symphony, 1995

"Thanks so much for the program notes. It is amazing what difference it makes when the program notes are well written and informative. Thank you for your concern and your skills."
—Composer Lukas Foss, 1992