We are thrilled to once again offer funding through Performance Grants – supporting performances of works by women composers by American orchestras. The goal of these grants, first established in 2012, has been to encourage future performances of works by...
The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music begins on July 31. This annual event is always worth anticipating and hugely rewarding – but this year is particularly special as it is Marin Alsop’s last at the helm. Alsop is stepping down after 25 years as...
More and more ensembles have been embracing the summer festival season in recent years, and using the opportunity to explore new approaches in performance venues and programming. The Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra is one of the most established summer ensembles,...
The message and importance of the #BlackLivesMatter movement becomes increasingly more relevant with each new day, and each new and horrific tragedy – like the police shootings of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge and Philando Castile in Minneapolis that occurred in...
The National Women’s Music Festival is well underway in Middleton, Wisconsin. The coming weekend will bring a full schedule of concerts, workshops, and opportunities to learn, share, and enjoy music by women in virtually every genre. It’s no surprise that...
The 41st annual National Women’s Music Festival is taking place June 30-July 3 in Middleton, WI. Each year the Festival celebrates women’s work across musical genres with exciting performances and workshops. We are especially excited this year to support...
