Evelyn LaRue Pittman (January 6, 1910 – December 1992) was an American composer, choral director and music educator.

She also received a life certificate from Langston University to teach music and social studies in the state of Oklahoma.

Pittman has also studied under famed composer Nadia Boulanger in Paris and Fontainebleau, France, upon the recommendation of her composition teacher, Harrison Kerr of the University of Oklahoma, and Robert Ward at the Juilliard School of Music.

Pittman has also done many arrangements of spirituals and choral works that show the influence of black church music in particular.

Pittman, who wrote the story, the music and the lyrics for Freedom Child, said it took her two years to write the initial production.

A perfectionist who continues to work on the musical drama, Pittman said, "If I don't stop writing soon, it will never be finished.

Pittman said King's mother invited her to bring her students to Atlanta to perform the musical at the Ebenezer Baptist Church.