Overshadowed Female Composers: Celebrating Music by Women

In honor of Women’s History Month, we would like to recognize five important historical female composers who did not receive the recognition of their more famous male family members, although it was deserved. Prior to 1900, it was not uncommon to see women performing music. In fact, it was a requirement of all accomplished young... Continue Reading →

Celebrating Women in Music: Accomplished Female Composers Through History

When people are asked to name a famous composer off the top of their heads, their answers may vary from Bach and Beethoven to Mozart and Schumann. Yet the composers named often have three qualities in common. They are talented, white, and predominantly male. So where are the women? Why have none been remembered in... Continue Reading →

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