Monday Link Round Up: March 21, 2016

News to start your week!   The Women Composers Festival of Hartford, which took place March 10-13, included a keynote address by WPA President Liane Curtis.  Conductor Dr. Amelia Nagoski offered her reflection on Liane’s message on her blog, Thoughtful...
Women Composers on NWPR

Women Composers on NWPR

This Sunday, March 20, tune into Northwest Public Radio (NWPR) for a marathon of music by women composers.  From 9pm to midnight (PST) you can hear the works of historic and contemporary women.   The playlist is thanks to Classical Music host Gigi Yellen.  You...
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!

  On this day when we all celebrate Ireland and our (real or embellished) Irish heritage, let’s also take some time to listen to works by women that pay homage to the Emerald Isle.   Margaret Ruthven Lang (1867-1972) was born and raised in Boston....

Monday Link Round Up: March 14, 2016

With Women’s History Month is full swing (did you download your calendar yet?) it’s no surprise that there are many stories to draw our attention.  Here is some news to start your week! Streaming music provider Rhapsody shared an article on International...
Upcoming Concerts

Upcoming Concerts

We are looking forward to another great weekend of concerts supported by WPA Performance Grants!   Today, Friday March 11, the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra will open their concert with Stars by American composer and pianist Mary Howe.  A prolific composer, Howe...