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...

2023-2024 Season: By The Numbers

by sarah | Jun 12, 2023

Sarah Baer offers her annual statistical study of the representation of women composers in the top 21 U.S. orchestras; also the representation and role of women conductors is examined.  Liane Curtis also offered editorial input to this article. Symphony orchestras...

How My Essay on Fullnaming Composers Melted the Internet (and other thoughts)

by Liane Curtis | Jun 23, 2022

Our featured guest author Chris White teaches music theory at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and writes for both the popular and academic press.  We asked him to comment on the reaction to his important article of two years ago, and are thrilled to have this...

2020-2021 Season: By the Numbers

by sarah | May 6, 2020

By Sarah Baer Even amid all of the chaos and uncertainty – and cancelled seasons – due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ensembles are planning for the future.  All major ensembles have released their 2020-2021 season announcements, so we have once again read...

Monday Link Round Up: March 9, 2020

by sarah | Mar 9, 2020

News and music to start your week! We hope that all women –and people of all genders! — were able to celebrate and enjoy International Women’s Day yesterday (March 8).  There were musical celebrations around the world!  Classical-Music.com compiled a...