Expanding the Music Theory Canon — new textbook

by Liane Curtis | Dec 1, 2023

An important new book is being released today!   Expanding the Music Theory Canon: Inclusive Examples for Analysis from the Common Practice Period  by Dr Paula Maust  is a print volume drawn from her Website of the same name.  Providing selections by women and BIPOC...

Monday Link Roundup: Oct. 23, 2023

by Liane Curtis | Oct 23, 2023

ICYMI — Composer Courtney Bryan has been awarded a MacArthur “Genius” Grant — WRTI has this report. We mourn the death of Jazz great Carla Bley.  Her varied and prolific output included the sprawling jazz opera “Escalator Over The...

Back-to-School Resources

by sarah | Aug 23, 2023

[Updated Aug. 27 2023] As teachers and students alike get ready to head back to classrooms, rehearsal spaces, and studios, it’s a wonderful time to think about the numerous ways that composers outside of the standard dead, white, male canon can be learned about,...

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...

Elizabeth Recommends: Piano Concertos

by Liane Curtis | Nov 24, 2022

by Elizabeth de Brito This month on Elizabeth Recommends, discover 200 years of phenomenal piano concertos. From 19th century Germany to 21st century Mexico, enjoy my selection of the finest piano concertos you need to hear. As always I’ve included links to...