Tag: Jennifer Jolley
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Monday Link Roundup: September 7, 2020
Happy Labor Day to everyone in the United States! We are reminded, on this day of rest, of the work that still needs to be done for racial equality. We missed this article in June, but it is just as relevant now. Conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson, pictured above, founder of the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra…
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Monday Link Round Up: June 25, 2018
News and music to start your week! We were very excited to hear a story on NPR’s All Things Considered about the lack of women’s music heard at the symphony. The piece explores the current statistics in conversation with Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winning composer Jennifer Higdon. Listen below – and read WPA President Liane…
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Monday Link Round Up: May 7, 2018
News to start your week! A group of female jazz musicians, who call themselves the We Have Voice Collective, are tackling the problem with sexism in the music industry head-on. Inspired by the #MeToo movement they have not only organized, but have put together a code of conduct to be adopted by festivals, venues, educational institutions,…
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Great Works This Weekend
There are great concerts to look forward to this weekend from several WPA Performance Grant winners! The Denver Young Artists Orchestra will be hosting a Women in Music Symposium at the Lamont School of Music on October 7 & 8. There will be concerts, conversations, and discussions about the history and continuing challenges facing…