Amy Beach at the Library of Congress

by | Oct 22, 2014

I had the opportunity to explore a bit of the archives at the Library of Congress when completing my Master’s thesis.  It was a thrilling experience – and one I hope to repeat when time allows, and research requires.  The LOC is such a treasure to any...

New CD by Helen Grime

by | Oct 16, 2014

Fiona Maddocks of The Guardian has a review up of a new CD of Helen Grime’s works.  The recording, titled Night Songs, features the Clarinet concerto, Into the Faded Air, A Cold Spring, Everyone Sang, and Near Midnight – all works that make references to...

Winners Chosen for EarShot Commissions

by | Oct 14, 2014

The League of American Orchestras together with EarsShot, and with support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, have announced the first commissions of new symphonic works by women composers.  The new commissions, which were first announced in February, comes from...

2014 Performance Grants

by | Oct 9, 2014

We at Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy are delighted to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2014 Performance Grants to support the works of women being performed.  Information about the  and the application form is available online. Grants will...