WPA News Digest – June 2, 2025

by Kathleen McGowan | Jun 2, 2025

There’s lots to listen to this week! The Denver Young Artists Orchestra has announced the release of its live recording of Marion Bauer’s Piano Concerto “American Youth” on Friday, May 30th. The DYAO is a recipient of a 2023 Women’s...

We are in this for the Long Haul! AND a few of our successes of 2023!

by Liane Curtis | Dec 29, 2023

“I’ve never changed the world before, I’m not really sure how long it takes.”    Marge Simpson We at Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy have been working to change the world of orchestral music for a long time. We are in it for the long run. We know...

More good news! A Premiere by Marion Bauer!

by Liane Curtis | Nov 10, 2022

More good news! ….  And some silliness! Marion Bauer’s Symphony n. 1, one of the last works she composed,  will receive its long delayed  premiere on Nov. 15 by the Seattle Collaborative Orchestra. Bauer’s Symphony composed in 1951, was scheduled to...

Monday Link Round Up: May 22, 2017

by sarah | May 22, 2017

News to start your week!   The New York Times remembers the life and work of electronic composer Maryanne Amacher, who died in 2009.  Her studies with Stockhausen helped shape her unique approach and sound – and led her to fantastic collaborations,...

Celebrating March With Music by Women

by sarah | Mar 3, 2016

March is Women’s History Month – and while we think that every month is  good time to include women’s work in concert program, it’s a particularly appropriate time to reflect on women’s work and impact through time. There are several...