I have always enjoyed this time of year and the reminder to stop, reflect, and be grateful for the people, music, and opportunities that we are all surrounded by. This year I am especially grateful for all of the donors to our Indiegogo Campaign that allowed us to...
There is another great weekend of concerts to look forward to – and music by women composers to be heard from Massachusetts and California! First to be heard this weekend is Cappella Clausura, winner of a 2014 Performance Grant. From their website: Cappella...
I am late in congratulating the Saratoga Chamber Orchestra of Whidbey Island in their performance of Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps and D’un sir triste. We at WPA were so thrilled to help fund this performance of works by such a talented...
We are thrilled to have received so many applications for the 2015 Performance Grant! It only takes a quick glance to get excited about the innovative, engaging, and out-of-the-box programming that so many professional, community, and youth ensembles have planned for...
As we strive to encourage better representation for works by women in concert halls and classrooms, we acknowledge that there are continued obstacles that educators, administrations, and ensembles need to overcome – including financial barriers. For this reason...
This year celebrates the 49th season of the Bar Harbor Music Festival. The 2015 season, which runs from June 28 to July 26, includes a huge variety of music styles with something to inspire virtually any concertgoer. Their innovative and inclusive programming of...
