Remembering Margaret Garwood

Remembering Margaret Garwood

Philadelphia based composer Margaret Garwood has died at the age of 88.  David Patrick Sterns of The Philadelphia Inquirer wrote a thoughtful remembrance. She was interviewed by WRTI and profiled in The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2010, shortly before the premiere of her...
Composers to Know: Laura Pettigrew

Composers to Know: Laura Pettigrew

Canadian composer Laura Pettigrew is internationally recognized for her compositions – which include works for voice, large ensemble, chamber ensembles, and film.  Pettigrew is also actively involved several organizations working for equal representation for...
Featured Guest Blog: Louise Talma (Part II!)

Featured Guest Blog: Louise Talma (Part II!)

Featured Guest Blogger: Kendra Preston Leonard  Today we feature the second installment in our Featured Guest Blogger series, again focusing on the work of Kendra Preston Leonard and her new book on Lousie Talma.  Leonard is a musicologist whose work focuses on women...

Curtis on tour features Higdon Viola Concerto!

(3/14/2015)    “Curtis On Tour” is the Curtis Institute of Music’s annual showcase of its students and some distinguished alumni.  Last year I attended their concert in Boston, and just last night I was thrilled to be able to hear their chamber orchestra at U.C....

Women Composers on Social Media

With the flurry of activity surrounding Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, I’ve come across some excellent and affirming acknowledgements of women’s work in music in some unexpected places.  There are many inspired and...