Monday Link Round Up: January 23, 2017

News to start your week! The arts community as a whole has much to be concerned about with the new administration.  The writers and musicians at NewMusicBox have decided to start the conversation about concerns, and what can be done about them, with their new series...
Moving Forward: Opportunities for Women Conductors

Moving Forward: Opportunities for Women Conductors

It’s been a banner year for opportunities for women conductors.  Since this time last year we’ve shared stories about: Elim Chan, the first woman to win the Donatella Flick Conducting Competition Rei Hotoda, the first woman Associate Conductor to the Utah...
Negin Khpolwak: Afghanistan’s First Female Conductor

Negin Khpolwak: Afghanistan’s First Female Conductor

As we continue to receive devastating news  as a result of the violence in the Middle East, it was wonderfully heartwarming and reassuring to read the BBC News story of Negin Khpolwak. She is only 17 years old but already has big talent – and big ambitions....