Happy Labor Day, everyone! As we pause to reflect on the history of American workers – let’s take some time to be grateful for women’s work in music in particular. In honor of again conducting the final night of the BBC Proms, Marin Alsop was...
Happy Birthday to Mildred Hill, born June 27, 1859. Though her name isn’t familiar, Mildred Hill (1859-1916) composed what is arguably the most popular and recognizable melody sung today. A musicologist, educator, and songwriter, Hill, along with her...
