The Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy—a nonprofit established in 2008 to promote the works of women composers and celebrate the legacy of the Women’s Philharmonic (1980-2004)—has announced that it is offering performance grants of $500 to $2,000 to encourage orchestras to perform music composed by women. Applications are being accepted from U.S. orchestras through the WPA’s website through October 1, with half the funds being reserved for youth and student orchestras. More information about the grants is available at the WPA website. The Women’s Philharmonic was founded by Elizabeth Seja Min, Miriam Abrams, and Nan Washburn; during its years of operation it received seventeen ASCAP awards as well as the League of American Orchestras’ John S. Edwards Award given to orchestras demonstrating commitment to new American music.
Posted September 14, 2012
