The Programming of BIPOC Composers

by sarah | Jun 28, 2023

By Sarah Baer Our 2023-2024 repertoire report for the top 21 orchestras in the US (as determined by operating budget) is out — with not-great news about the current state of programming as it relates to works by women and non-binary composers.  In this post I’m...

2023-2024 Season: By The Numbers

by sarah | Jun 12, 2023

Sarah Baer offers her annual statistical study of the representation of women composers in the top 21 U.S. orchestras; also the representation and role of women conductors is examined.  Liane Curtis also offered editorial input to this article. Symphony orchestras...

WINNERS Announced of our 2022 Grant Program!

by Liane Curtis | Feb 27, 2023

From: Liane Curtis (President), and Sarah Baer (Director of Research), Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy is delighted to announce the five winners for the their revised grant program: Akron Symphony Orchestra Chamber Orchestra of the Springs...

Some (GOOD) News for Today!

by Liane Curtis | Nov 2, 2022

Some GOOD News for your Wednesday! We are so excited that Ethel Smyth’s The Wreckers is receiving an important production at the Houston Grand Opera, and that critics and audiences are THRILLED!  The Houston Press calls the 1906 work “an absolute marvel” and demands...

2022-23 Repertoire Report: Are the top-level US Orchestras committed to Diversity?

by Liane Curtis | Aug 2, 2022

While several other organizations now produce reports on the programming by orchestras in regard to diversity of composers, WPA started with our annual report in 2008, and we have consistently focused on the same set, the top level of U.S. orchestras.  This provides...