Honoring Diversity Work by two Women

by Liane Curtis | Oct 10, 2022

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Barbara Garvey Jackson (1929-2022, obituary here), who worked for decades to advocate for music by women composers.  She was a Professor at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, and has generations of students who...

Monday Link Round Up: December 6, 2021

by Liane Curtis | Dec 6, 2021

The Philadelphia Orchestra, led by Yannick Nézet Séguin, performs Florence Price’s Symphony No. 3 in a Digital Stage performance on Wednesday, December 8.  The concert is then available for on-demand access until Dec. 15.  Also on the program is Amanda...

Monday Link Round Up: January 11, 2021

by sarah | Jan 11, 2021

News and music to start your week! Opera Wire profiles composer Thea Musgrave, pictured above, who has led an extraordinary and prolific career.  David Salazar’s essay includes several examples of her works throughout her career. Happy Birthday to composer Libby...

Monday Link Round Up: August 24, 2020

by sarah | Aug 24, 2020

News and music to start your week! The Philadelphia Orchestra joins in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th amendment in the US.  In a special conversation taking place on August 26, First Associate Concertmaster Juliette Kang, Composer...

Monday Link Round Up: June 8, 2020

by sarah | Jun 8, 2020

News and music – and social justice – to start your week. We at Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter community in striving for justice.  Today we will focus on some of the conversations that musicians have...