The 2015-2016 orchestral season is already upon us! As we get caught up with the season offerings and who is, and who isn’t, programming works by women this season, let’s start off with a bang – the Princeton Symphony Orchestra is featuring at least...
Happy Labor Day, everyone! As we pause to reflect on the history of American workers – let’s take some time to be grateful for women’s work in music in particular. In honor of again conducting the final night of the BBC Proms, Marin Alsop was...
Saturday (September 5) marks the 148th birthday of American composer Amy Beach. She is remembered today as being the first American woman to achieve acclaim as a symphonist. Her first (and only symphony), which was subtitled “Gaelic”, was premiered by the...
Today’s Featured Guest Blogger is Canadian harpsichordist Katelyn Clark. Clark specializes in the performance of historical repertoire and experimental music on early keyboard instruments. Currently, her research focuses on the London pianoforte school and the...
Welcome to September – and back to classes for students across the country! As educators finalize syllabi and students return practicing after a summer hiatus, we applaud the efforts being made by all teachers – whether classroom instructors or private...
