Composers You Should Know: Mary Howe

Composers You Should Know: Mary Howe

Today (April 4) is the 134th birthday of American pianist and composer Mary Howe. An incredibly prolific composer, Howe was fortunate to be born into a wealthy and supportive family.  After receiving piano lessons from an early age, Howe was performing professionally...

Monday Link Round Up: April 4, 2016

News to start your week! Anna Beer, a writer, historian, and Lecturer at the University of Oxford, just had an editorial published by The Guardian sharing her experience learning about the rich but forgotten history of women’s work in music.  She discuses works...
Shocking Lack of Dead White Men Among 2016-2017 Repertories

Shocking Lack of Dead White Men Among 2016-2017 Repertories

Orchestras across the country are beginning to announce programming for the 2016-2017 season – and we couldn’t be more THRILLED about the coming concerts! The top ensembles from across the country have finally decided to eschew the typical classical fare of more...
New Music This Weekend

New Music This Weekend

We are looking forward to another great weekend of concerts from WPA Performance Grant winners! On Friday, April 1 the American Composers Orchestra will present a concert of works inspired by Indian and Middle Eastern traditions.  Three World Premieres will be...

Monday Link Round Up: March 28, 2016

Some news – and great listening – to start your week! NPR had some great stories in recent days – including this feature on the life and music of jazz pianist and composer Marian McPartland.  Listen below:   NPR also introduced listeners to...