2017-18 Season: By the Numbers

by sarah | Sep 8, 2017

Now that Labor Day, and the end of summer, has passed we are looking forward to the start of the 2017-18 concert season – and taking a critical look at what we can expect in the coming programming. We at WPA have been looking at the repertoire of major ensembles...

Celebrating Diversity in Michigan

by sarah | Nov 11, 2016

It’s been a rough week.  But I’m glad to know that we can take solace in music to reflect, regroup, be reminded of the value of diversity in the world around us, and move forward.  Lucky for us, there is a great opportunity to do just that this weekend! On...

Orchestral Music by Women of African Descent

by Liane Curtis | Apr 5, 2016

Orchestral Music by Women of African Descent (listed alphabetically) We are looking for volunteers to help us expand and update this list! (last update Sept. 9, 2020) email [email protected] Eleanor Alberga (b. 1949)  Contemporary Jamaican composer and pianist Works for...

Shocking Lack of Dead White Men Among 2016-2017 Repertories

by sarah | Apr 1, 2016

Orchestras across the country are beginning to announce programming for the 2016-2017 season – and we couldn’t be more THRILLED about the coming concerts! The top ensembles from across the country have finally decided to eschew the typical classical fare of more...

The Dream Unfinished – Symphonic Benefit for Civil Rights

by sarah | Jul 17, 2015

Many recent events have underscored the continued presence of racism in the United States, with instances of racially motivated violence make headlines from Ferguson to Baltimore to Charleston to New York City.  Throughout the country these issues are being...