JANKOWSKI, Loretta

Loretta Jankowski is a composer and educator. She studied composition and theory at the Juilliard School's Preparatory Division for seven years. Jankowski holds a Bachelor's degree in composition from the Eastman School of Music, where her instrument was the piano. She earned a Master of Music in composition from the University of Michigan and later a PhD in composition from the Eastman School of Music.

Jankowski has taught at various colleges and universities, including a tenure-track position at California State University, Long Beach. She has also served as an adjunct professor at Kean University for approximately 14 years. Currently, she teaches piano privately and is looking forward to teaching piano, composition, and theory in Delaware. Her compositions have been performed by symphony orchestras such as the Chicago, Buffalo, and New Jersey symphony orchestras, and her chamber music has been featured at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Many of her works have received awards and recognition. Jankowski also has experience composing music for film.