Women in Music

An umbrella organization uniting the International Congress on Women in Music, the American Women Composers, and the International League of Women Composers. Supports composition, performance, entrepreneurship, publishing, scholarly research, educational outreach, and advocacy work related to women and music.

Educates, develops, supports, and promotes women brass musicians; hosts international conferences; promotes competitions for solo and ensemble performances, as well as a new music competition; publishes a biannual newsletter. Membership open to women and men.

A nonprofit organization focused on performing and recording music by women, providing networking and mentoring opportunities, and working for the betterment of all women composers of concert music. Membership open to women and men in the greater New York area.

An international foundation based in Italy, dedicated to promoting and presenting music composed and created by women. Member of the UNESCO International Music Council, the Arab Academy, and the European Music Council.

Canadian nonprofit arts organization promoting interest in Czech composer Vitezslava Kapralova (1915-1940) and other women in music through research, education, and special projects.

Artist residency located at the historic home of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay in upstate New York. Offers 1-month and 2-week residencies to visual artists, writers, and composers. Open to women and men.

The Institute for Composer Diversity at SUNY Fredonia is committed to the promotion and advancement of music created by composers from historically underrepresented groups including women, composers of color, LGBTQIA+ composers, and composers with disabilities.

An online index of nearly 2000 composers, improvisers, and sonic artists.

A database of of excerpts and complete musical compositions by women composers, categorized by theoretical concept for use in music education.

Digital archive of the personal papers of acclaimed contralto Marian Anderson (1897-1993) at the University of Pennsylvania.

Student-run ensemble at the University of Oregon dedicated to performing music by women composers. Link to Facebook page.

Campus organization at the University of Oregon that advocates for better educational and working environments for women and people of all genders at UO.

Annual queer and trans* womxn's music/performance festival on the University of Oregon campus.

Lesbian chorus of Eugene.

Weekly radio show featuring music by women, on Eugene community radio station KRVM 91.9 FM.

Portland-based arts organization that produces an annual festival showcasing the original work of women working in music, film, performance and visual art.

A protest choir for women and genderqueer people based in Portland, OR. Link to Facebook page.

Portland-based female vocal ensemble performing music composed before 1750.

Weekend retreat outside Portland for women musicians of all abilities; emphasis on acoustic folk and popular music.