Category: performance grants
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Congratulations to WPA Performance Grant Winners!
Since establishing our Performance Grants in 2012 we have been delighted with the ever growing enthusiasm and innovativeness of each application. As we continue to reach out to new ensembles, the WPA Board of Directors agreed last year to begin offering the grants twice annually (Spring and Fall) to best suit the programming needs of…
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New Music this Weekend
More great music is happening this weekend, and we are thrilled to be able to support both the North/South Chamber Orchestra and the Willamette Falls Symphony with Performance Grants for their outstanding work! On Sunday, February 19, both ensembles will hold concerts featuring new music The North/South Chamber Orchestra is holding their Midwinter Fest concert in New…
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Celebrating the Music of China with Intersection
Intersection is a contemporary music ensemble founded by Kelly Corcoran, who conducts the ensemble. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the group strives to educate and challenge audiences as to what a classical music experience can be. It is especially notable that this contemporary musical ensemble specifically strives to engage with young audiences, introducing contemporary music in…
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Concerts of Old and New Music
We’re always thrilled to share announcements of coming concerts featuring works by women composers! This week we are especially thrilled to see two ensembles who are embracing contemporary and historic composers in their performances. The Mount Holyoke Symphony Orchestra will be performing at an Alumni Even in Chicago on January 21 and at the college…