The quality of their work, past and present, is being compared to the great masters of the past, and critics like what they see. Women are composing with the same skill and determination of the modern male composer, and they are succeeding. One women in particular is making a name for herself, not only as a contemporary composer, but also as a strong and articulate supporter for the music and musicians of the present day. Her name is Libby Larsen.

Thesis (M.M.)--Butler University, 1996. / "Works list": leaves xi-xv. Discography: leaves xvi-xvii. Includes bibliographical references (leaf x).

Afhandling--Humanistiske fakultet--København, 1998. / Résumé en anglais.

[Afhandling--Humanistiske fakultet--København], 1999. / Résumé en anglais.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 264-278).

Libby Larsen has written three pieces for the bassoon as a featured solo instrument. These pieces are Jazz Variations for Solo Bassoon (1977), Concert Piece for Bassoon and Piano (2008) and full moon in the city (2013). This document examines the origin, style, and form of these works to provide performers further information. Highlighted is Larsen's use of American vernacular elements in the pieces. American vernacular in this document refers to the use of influences derived from American culture, music, and language.

Libby Larsen's Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra was commissioned by Daniel Culver and the Quad City Youth Orchestra, in celebration of its 30th anniversary. It was written in 1987 and premiered on May 8, 1988. Daniel Culver conducted the Quad City Youth Orchestra and David Greenhoe was the trumpet soloist. Despite Libby Larsen's ongoing success as a composer, the premiere performance is the only time the concerto has been performed and it has since remained virtually-unknown to the public. This project serves as a way in which to reintroduce Libby Larsen's Trumpet Concerto to the trumpet, orchestral and academic communities by way of providing an historical account of the commission project; showing insight into the composer's inspiration for the work; and providing a reduction of the orchestral score for trumpet and piano.

Magdeburg, Universiẗat, Diss., 2004.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2006. / Title from title screen (site viewed on Oct. 6, 2006). PDF text: x, 163 p. : music ; 7.52Mb. UMI publication number: AAT 3213392. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in microfilm, microfiche and paper format.

Thesis (D. Mus. Arts)--University of Washington, 2006. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 290-296) and work lists.