Leonard Stack – accordionist, composer, publisher, performer and music writer, has released a new work for accordion orchestra available for purchase online called “Lest We Forget” scored for accordion, bass, percussion, and tenor.

Leonard (Lenny) Stack, a native of Los Angeles, is a highly successful composer, arranger, musical director and conductor. He won an Emmy for arranging and an Emmy nomination as musical director for his work in television specials. He is a member of ASCAP and the Television Academy holding a Bachelor of Music in Composition.

Artists such as Diana Ross and Dionne Warwick have recorded his songs. His musical scores have been used in many feature films and movies made for TV. The lengthy list of Leonard Stack’s publications includes classical compositions for various ensembles as well as Big Band Jazz originals.

“Lest We Forget” for Accordion Orchestra was commissioned by the UMKC Accordion Orchestra especially for the 2007 Coupe Mondiale performance and is Leonard Stack’s first composition for accordion orchestra.

‘Lest We Forget’ received its World Premiere Performance by the World Accordion Orchestra at the Closing Ceremony concert under the direction of Joan C. Sommers. When approached by WAO member, Liz Finch, to write something for the orchestra, the highly successful and Emmy award-winning composer, Lenny Stack waived his usual commission fee and attended the premiere by the World Accordion Orchestra.