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A First for Broadway: The Trombonists of KING KONG

Jennifer Wharton writes about being half of the first all-female trombone section on Broadway.

Musical of the Month Reboot: Clare Kummer’s “The Choir Rehearsal”

Thanks to Maestra, a renewed interest in composer Clare Kummer has the attention of the New York Public Library.

The Maestra Speech for the 2019 Lilly Awards

Maestra is now looking into the statistics of who’s getting hired to write the scores, conduct the bands, and play in Broadway’s orchestra pits.

The Maestra Timeline of Women Composers on Broadway

Musical theater needs to reevaluate the concept of a Golden Age.

Women Composers Shine Light on Broadway Boys Club

Our Founder Georgia Stitt talks to Philip Boroff at Broadway Journal about the state of women composers on Broadway. It’s pretty shocking.

Recognizing One Another: Women of 802 Make Their Voices Heard

Musicians at every stage of their lives have something valuable to share, and by connecting generations through [the Women of 802 Caucus], we hope to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of one another in the workplace.