Classical Music Moonlighters

The Guardian has a great piece up highlighting “Classical Music Moonlighters”. The list of composers who worked on music after they finished their day jobs includes: Ethel Smyth (who was a composer first and turned to writing books – including a...
Women’s History Month Link Round Up

Women’s History Month Link Round Up

It seems as though my newsfeed has been full of stories related to women and music in recent days.  The flurry of activity, almost entirely connected to Women’s History Month – and the BBC Radio 3 devoting so much air time to women composers –...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day – arguably, one of American’s favorite holidays to celebrate – here is “Irish Love Song” by Margaret Ruthvan Lang.   Lang was the first American woman to have an orchestral composition performed...
Indiegogo Campaign Launch!

Indiegogo Campaign Launch!

  After an incredibly successful round of Performance Grant applications this past December, we are excited to offer these grants again this year!  In order to do so, we need to raise $10,000, and are looking for your support!   Visit our Indiegogo campaign...
frauenkomponiert!

frauenkomponiert!

We missed talking about an inspired concert that took place on March 8 – International Women’s Day.  Though you can find many concerts listed on the International Women’s Day webpage, it is surprising to see how many classical concerts are being held...