With Women’s History Month is full swing (did you download your calendar yet?) it’s no surprise that there are many stories to draw our attention. Here is some news to start your week! Streaming music provider Rhapsody shared an article on International...
We are looking forward to another great weekend of concerts supported by WPA Performance Grants! Today, Friday March 11, the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra will open their concert with Stars by American composer and pianist Mary Howe. A prolific composer, Howe...
Today’s Google Doodle is celebrating the 105th birthday of musician Clara Rockmore. Rockmore was a trained violinist who suffered a physical injury which prevented her from pursing a career in music. That is, until she discovered the theremin. She...
News to start your week! WQXR profiles seven women conductors in honor of Women’s History Month – including Barbara Hannigan, Xian Zhang, Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla, Joana Carneiro, Elim Chan, Sarah Hicks, and Mei-Ann Chen. Read more here. The...
Happy 103rd birthday to American pianist and composer Margaret Bonds! Born and raised in Chicago, Bonds showed an early aptitude for music and composition. She pursued formal education in music, studying at Northwestern University and Juilliard. She then sought...
