Women's Philharmonic Advocacy

Author: sarah

  • A Great Start to the New Year

    We are excited to spread the word on great concerts featuring women composers in the coming days from winners of WPA Performance Grants!  We are especially excited that these two ensembles are giving voice to historic composers who are no longer able to advocate for their own works. The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, based in Colorado…

  • Monday Link Round Up: January 9, 2017

    News to start your week! ICYMI Listening to Ladies has partnered with Vent Nouveau for a Call for Scores for all composers who identify as women.  The deadline is approaching fast (January 15) – so don’t wait to submit!  Find out all of the submission information and requirements at the Listening to Ladies website.  …

  • WPA Now on iTunes!

    We debuted the new WPA Podcast last year with conversations about Kaija Saariaho’s premiere at the Met.  We are now thrilled to announce that our podcast is now available through iTunes! Subscribe to “Feminist in the Concert Hall” in iTunes to make sure you don’t miss the next episode!  And help spread the word about…

  • Call for Papers & Call for Scores

    We are excited to share two opportunities for scholars and composers to present and promote their work! Listening to Ladies, which has an outstanding podcast that showcases the work of contemporary women composers, has partnered with the contemporary ensemble Vent Nouveau to announce a Call For Scores for all composers who identify as women.  The works…