"You really outdo everybody else when it comes to providing concertgoers with the tools they need to make sense of what they are about to hear.
—Paul E. Robinson, conductor, critic and author, 2010

"I have read through your program notes and they are absolutely wonderful The audience will not be able to stop reading! WOW! Really impressive."
—Margaret Brouwer, composer, 2009

"The liner notes, written by Laurie Sulman, contain beautifully constructed historical and biographical information on the composers and works."
—Robert Myers, Classical Voice of New England, 2009

"Laurie, my wife and I attended the Haydn/Bolero concert and were delighted -- it was outstanding! We were extremely pleased with the program notes in the Playbill. They made our experience very enjoyable because even though we love classical music we do not know all the history to understand what the composer had in mind. These notes were very helpful and enlightening."
—Arnold L., Dallas Symphony Orchestra patron , 2009

"This is absolutely SUPERB! I love your writing."
—JoAnn Falletta, Music Director, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, 2009

"I just wanted to drop you a line to say how much we appreciate Laurie Shulman's work for the DSO. We always enjoy reading her program notes for the symphony and her Performance Preludes presentations. They are always informative and go beyond the basics to include interesting tidbits about the pieces and performers. She brings great enthusiasm to her knowledge of the subjects. My wife and I were commenting the other day...on what a great teacher she is and how we both wished that we had a music professor in college like her."
—Steven A., patron, email to Dallas Symphony Orchestra, 2009

"YOU are truly AMAZING!! Your Nasher [Chamber Series] notes - ALWAYS - transcend any others!!
—Sho-Mei Pelletier, violinist, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, 2009

"The Jupiter String Quartet was just here and they were particularly complimentary of your piece on the Thomas Adès work. They thought it was the best one they'd ever read!"
—Eileen Terril, The Friends of Chamber Music-Kansas City, 2009

"I must take a moment to compliment you on the fantastic program notes for this concert. I took [my daughter] as a birthday celebration and we had a wonderful time. I, of course, had read your notes online beforehand, so was armed with all that great information as only you can provide. She thoroughly enjoyed the concert, but was thrilled to have all this expertise to read afterward.You do bring the music to life for those of us musically challenged folk who love it, but seldom have the insights you bring to it. Thank you so much, Laurie."
—Mary J., Dallas Symphony Orchestra patron, 2009

"I have heard from literally dozens of people about how wonderful your [Fine Arts Chamber Players] pre-concert comments were. One of my students' mom overheard from a family behind her that they had never been to a concert and they will now go all the time because you made it so easy to understand. Bravo to you for everything you do."
—Gary Levinson, Sr. Assoc. Concertmaster, Dallas Symphony, 2009

"Laurie, I adore your program note - and you are a virtuoso pre-concert lecturer. WOW! Thank you for your efforts and help."
—Augusta Read Thomas, composer, 2009

"I have read your notes for the Playbill. Marvelous! You are really wonderful with your attention to detail and commitment to a human touch as an integral ingredient of your writing."
—Emanuel Borok, Concertmaster, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, 2009

"We really like the program notes that have been in the Symphony programs this year. They are well written and informative for both the musically trained and those who just enjoy listening."
—Katy S., Charlottesville Symphony patron, 2009

"Your program notes are a model of good writing and good information. Keep up the good work."
—D. H., Dallas Symphony Orchestra patron, 2009

"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

"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