2010-2011 Repertoire Report

by | Oct 30, 2014

While our priority at the moment is to get the word out about our Performance Grants, we thought we might take a moment to reaffirm the need for those grants, by taking a close look at some data about what orchestras are programming.  In our work to level the playing...
Written by Mrs Bach — the Movie

Written by Mrs Bach — the Movie

by | Oct 29, 2014

In 2008 we reported on Prof. Martin Jarvis’ theory, that Anna Magdalena Bach  was not only the scribe but also the composer of some of J.S. Bach’s well-known works.  Now Jarvis is back, expanding his idea and collaborating with Heidi Harralson, a forensic...
Repertoire to Know: Louise Talma’s Toccata for Orchestra

Repertoire to Know: Louise Talma’s Toccata for Orchestra

by | Oct 28, 2014

Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy is excited to be once again offering the Performance Grants to help orchestras (professional, community, and youth ensembles) include works by women in their concert repertoire.  We recognize that the lack of representation of women...
Congratulations to Michelle Merrill

Congratulations to Michelle Merrill

by | Oct 24, 2014

The Detroit Symphony just announced that Michelle Merrill has been appointed the orchestra’s new Assistant Conductor. According to the DSO press release, As Assistant Conductor, Merrill will act as cover conductor for all classical series concerts, as well as...