Women's Philharmonic Advocacy

Category: education

  • Update: Marin Alsop at Harvard

    Update: The Harvard Review reports on the conversation with Alsop, as she received the distinguished Luise Vosgerchian Teaching Award Original post:  Internationally acclaimed conductor Marin Alsop will be at Harvard University on March 24 to receive the Luise Vosgerchian Teaching Award. That Alsop is being honored is no surprise.  Her innovative programming, educational and outreach efforts…

  • 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 wonderfully intentioned people working to spread the word about women’s work in music across what are largely social media platforms.  For example:…

  • BBC School Initiative: Ten Pieces

    Word  was just released about a new initiative spearheaded by the BBC in British primary schools to awaken youth to classical music, and to get them enthusiastic from a  young age.  The program, as described by the BBC, is to bring professional musicians into schools and engage youth with live performances and meaningful experiences—an idea…