Xian Zhang Wins New Jersey Podium

Xian Zhang Wins New Jersey Podium

The New Jersey Symphony has named Xian Zhang as their 14th Music Director. The Chinese American conductor is well known – and well regarded – throughout the United States and around the globe.  She was appointed the Assistant Conductor of the New York...
No Excuses Project

No Excuses Project

We are thrilled for the continued success – and social activism through music – of WPA Board Member, composer, conductor, and educator Kathleen McGuire.  We wrote last year about the premieres and acclaim that her collaborative project Street Requiem...

Peace for Paris

As the world mourns the tragedy in Paris – and denounces the violence that occurs every day throughout the world – let’s pause and reflect. It seems only appropriate to share Lili Boulanger’s Pie Jesu as conducted by her sister, Nadia...
Concerts Coast to Coast

Concerts Coast to Coast

There is another great weekend of concerts to look forward to – and music by women composers to be heard from Massachusetts and California! First to be heard this weekend is Cappella Clausura, winner of a 2014 Performance Grant.  From their website: Cappella...