A Composer Joins the Zoom Call

A Composer Joins the Zoom Call

by | Mar 12, 2021

Music educator Miriam Capellan returns (her previous blog is here) with a vivid account of special day in the life (pandemic version) of a primary level music teacher.  The new work being rehearsed can be heard in performance Saturday March 13, 2021 (links below)...
Let’s State Firmly “White Supremacy Has No Place Here”

Let’s State Firmly “White Supremacy Has No Place Here”

by | Jan 30, 2021

Musician and Educator Miriam Capellan published the letter below on her blog, Dear Clara.  Given the ongoing importance of the issues it raises, we are reprinting it here.  We offer a few comments following the letter.  Ms. Capellan offers these comments to frame her...
Trailblazing Women featured by Santa Rosa Symphony

Trailblazing Women featured by Santa Rosa Symphony

by | Jan 22, 2021

— by Liane Curtis The Santa Rosa Symphony (SRS)  has seized upon the need to change their programming due to Covid19 as an opportunity to celebrate diversity and  highlight some brilliant works by women.  They have named Ellen Taaffe Zwilich as Artistic Partner...
Happy New Year! and Link Round Up: January 4, 2021

Happy New Year! and Link Round Up: January 4, 2021

by | Jan 4, 2021

Happy New Year to ALL!  We are proud to announce that our 2021 Women Composers’ Calendar is available for purchase, to help you celebrate the work of women in the coming year.  Featuring the birthdays and achievements of a wide range of composers, it is...