Women's Philharmonic Advocacy

Author: sarah

  • Monday Link Round Up: October 10, 2016

    News to start your week! Composer Patricia Morehead writes about her experiences as a young composer starting out in Chicago, and as a founder of CUBE Contemporary Chamber Ensemble.  Read about her full and exciting career, and work to promote new music and support the work of women composers, at NewMusicBox.   Don’t miss the second episode of…

  • Much New Music!

    There are so many great concerts happening each weekend!  Here are a few highlights for the end of September: The Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, winner of a 2015 WPA Performance Grant, opened their season with Joan Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 2 on September 22. The New England Conservatory, one of the premiere music schools…

  • October Calendar now LIVE!

    A new month means a new addition to the WPA Calendar!  The October, 2016 is now live and ready to be downloaded!  Get your copy today and never miss an opportunity to celebrate the life and work of women composers. Get your copy here!  

  • Monday Link Round Up: October 3, 2016

    News to start your week! Shana Tova to everyone celebrating the new year!  In honor of Rosh Hashanah Time Magazine remembers Betty Robbins, the first (known) woman cantor.  The magazine profiled her in 1955 and the piece this week follows up with conversations her children.  Read it here.   Fiona Maddocks of The Guardian reviewed a new CD from…