LORNA BRACEWELL Programming Home Bio References Programming Video and Audio Printable Press Kit External Press Kits Contact Performing Arts Centers Lorna has headlined and co-billed at performing arts centers from Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce, Florida to the Franklin Opera House in Franklin, New Hampshire to Kulturhuset Islands Brygge in Copenhagen, Denmark. She is also an outstanding opener for major acts. In Ruth Eckerd Hall alone, she has successfully opened for artists as diverse as Amy Grant, Dar Williams, Chris Isaak, Heart and The Pretenders (quotes, photos). Letter from Ruth Eckerd Hall (pdf or text only). Letter from Sunrise Theatre (pdf or text only). Letter from Lied Center for Performing Arts (Concerts, Workshops) (pdf or text only). Letter from Martin County Library System (Concert for Adults) (pdf or text only). Letter from Franklin Opera House (Workshop and Concert) (pdf or text only). Quotes from Performing Arts Centers (pdf or text only). One-Sheet for Performing Arts Centers (pdf or text only). Colleges Lorna is an immensely popular artist on college campuses. She has showcased at numerous campus activities conferences and was nominated 2006 Best Solo Artist in the 2006 National Programming Awards of the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA). Lorna's college programming includes: coffeehouses, concerts, and campus events. Quotes from Colleges (pdf or text only). Letter from Texas A&M International University (pdf or text only). Letter from St Cloud State University, Minnesota (pdf or text only). Letter from Pensacola Junior College (pdf or text only). Letter from Manatee Community College (pdf or text only). Six-page feature story published in the 2005-06 Women's Issue of Campus Activities Magazine (pdf or text only). One-Sheet for Colleges (pdf). Workshops and Residencies Lorna has presented more than 50 workshops and concerts in public schools, public libraries and community colleges during the 2006 - 2007 school year. Her primary workshop for elementary and secondary students is "A History of Folk Music," in which she explores the relationship between music, and history and culture, using writers such as Bob Dylan and events such as the American civil rights movement as illustrations. Additionally, Lorna offers more extensive residencies, such as the Lyric Writing residency she developed for a 5-day public library residency. For colleges, Lorna's most popular workshop is "Love 101: Rethinking Love, Sex and Power" in which she explores abuse in dating relationships, challenges students toward critical thinking, and presents a "safety plan." When this same program is presented for adult audiences, it is presented within the context of domestic violence awareness and prevention. Letters from School Concerts/Workshops School Board (pdf or text only) High School (pdf or text only) Middle School (pdf or text only) Elementary Age (pdf or text only) Live Performance Workshop (Open Mic Host/Coaching) (Age Range: Middle / High School, College, Adult) Live Performance Workshop Flyer (pdf or text only) Thank you Letter, Live Performance Workshop for Teens (pdf or text only) History of Folk Music Workshop (Age Range: Elementary, Secondary, College, Adult) History of Folk Music Workshop Flyer (pdf) 5-Day Lyric Writing Residency (Age Range: High School, College, Adult) Lyric Writing Residency Flyer / Outline (pdf or text only) Music and Culture Series Flyer (Age Range: Various) Music and Culture Series Flyer: combines the three programs above (pdf) Love 101: Rethinking Love, Sex and Power (Age Range: College, Adult) Flyer (pdf or text only). Evaluation from Pensacola Junior College (pdf or text only) Constitutional Law for Dummies (Age Range: College, Adult) Flyer (pdf or text only). College Workshops Letter of Recommendation from Pensacola Junior College, Multiple Workshops (pdf or text only). Letter of Recommendation from St Johns River Community College, Workshop / Concert (pdf or text only). Academic Recommendations Letter of Recommendation from Manatee Community College, Multiple Workshops (pdf or text only). Academic Recommendations Letter of recommendation from Dr. Art Vanden Houten, Lorna's major professor at Flagler College, where she graduated summa cum laude with her bachelor of arts in political science. Dr. Vanden Houten refers to Lorna as "simply the finest student that I have had in my years of teaching". Letter of Recommendation (pdf or text only)