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composers (historic and contemporary) in today's repertoire of orchestras and ensembles in the US and internationally, and to present information that highlights the shortage of programming of works by women; the heritage of The Women's Philharmonic emphasizes that this should and can be corrected."
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In 2008, Women's Philharmonic Advocacy was formed "in order to recognize the achievement of The Women's Philharmonic (1980-2004) over their 24 years of activity, to build on this work by advocating for the performance of women composers by orchestras and ensembles, to address the place of women
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Originally known as the Bay Area Women's Philharmonic, in 1998, the orchestra's repertoire consisted almost entirely of works by more than 150 women, including more than 130 premiere performances and more than 40 commissions.
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See 'Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy' (a non-profit organization founded in 2008 in order to build on the achievements of The Women's Philharmonic)
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The Women's Philharmonic: History, Music, and a Sociological Analysis. (Written in 1995 by Christi Denton, Amy Bohorquez, and Katrina Blomdahl)
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Uses of Music in Uttermost Parts: Music by Elinor Armer, Text by Ursula K. Le Guin
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partial list of The Women's Philharmonic repertoire
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Index

Orchestra
San Francisco, California
Miriam Abrams
A partial list of TWP's repertoire
ASCAP
American Symphony Orchestra League
Community Women's Orchestra
Elizabeth Seja Min
Nan Washburn
JoAnn Falletta
Apo Hsu
Sebrina Alfonso
Gisele Ben-Dor
Sarah Caldwell
Ann Krinitsky
J. Karla Lemon
Jadine Louie
Anne Manson
Marsha Mabrey
Kathleen McGuire
Frances Steiner
Newport Classic
Koch International Classics
"R.I.P., Women's Philharmonic, you were the perfect blend of achievement and idealism"
"National Women Conductors Initiative Announced"
"The Women's Philharmonic: Historical"
See 'Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy' (a non-profit organization founded in 2008 in order to build on the achievements of The Women's Philharmonic)
"The Women's Philharmonic"
"Symphony Conductor: Picking up the baton at the Women's Philharmonic"
American Symphony Orchestra League

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