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PAN PIPES Summer 2019 31 in the emergence of new opportunities, the increasing acceptance of gender diversity, and the budding talent of young female composers." The authors briefly cover the emergence of women's music festivals, feminine musicology and music theory, diversity and acceptance, the role of male allies, and budding young women composers. Additional resources in the appendix include repertoire databases and catalogs; digital resources; print resources; festivals and workshops; grants and awards; and professional organizations. There is also an extensive glossary of terms. The only thing missing from this book is representation of living women composers from countries other than the United States; however, given the broad topic, one can understand that the authors had many difficult decisions to make in order to keep the book to a reasonable length. Although it is not a textbook, it could certainly be used as the basis for a course on women in music. Instrumental musicians will also find this resource helpful and informative due to the diverse range of women composers covered, the resources included, and its advocacy for music by women. As it says in the final "Final Thoughts" section in chapter 13: "So You Want to Sing Music by Women is an advocacy book: an effort to encourage and champion women composers and creators of music across all genres." With so much information on women composers and a broad spectrum of resources all in one place, the authors have accomplished their mission. May we go forth, armed to advocate for music by women. Jennifer Piazza-Pick is an SAI Friend of the Arts, initiated by the Mu Beta chapter at Virginia State University. A singer and educator, she is currently completing her DMA at the University of Maryland, College Park. The Program Committee for the second annual Music by Women Festival welcomes proposals from various fields of the musical profession. This festival brings together independent musicians, composers, current and retired academics, undergraduate and graduate students, and teachers who are interested in exploring topics relating to music composed by women. Musicians from all professional settings are encouraged to submit proposals from a range of topics including, but not limited to performance, musicology, theory, and music education. A maximum submission of two proposals per person is allowed. Presenters must be willing to present on any day of the festival and, upon proposal acceptance, are required to register as a participants no later than November 15, 2019. Please note that the Music by Women Festival is unable to fund travel expenses of presenters or performers. Please also note that the festival is not able program works for prepared piano and/or using extended piano techniques. All submissions must meet the following requirements: + Must contain an abstract (or program notes for performances) of no more than 200 words. + Must not contain any identifying information in the abstract (program notes are exempt from this requirement) or proposal title as proposals will be reviewed through a blind review process. + Must identify any special requirements needed (projectors, microphones, etc.). Papers will be allotted a 25-minute presentation slot on a research topic. Performances will be allotted up to 20 minutes for a live performance as part of the festival concerts. In addition to the submission requirements above, performances must: (1) feature performed work(s) composed by women historically or in the present day, (2) specify the exact duration of the performance and instrumentation, and (3) have an accompanying mp3 sound file containing a sample of the actual work(s) proposed for the performance. Sound file should be devoid of any identifying information. Lecture recitals will be allotted a 25 minute timeslot for a research presentation and a performance to demonstrate the concepts presented. In addition to the submission requirements above, lecture recitals must: (1) feature performed work(s) composed by women historically or in the present day, (2) have an accompanying mp3 sound files containing a sample of the actual work(s) proposed for the performance. Sound files should be devoid of any identifying information. DEADLINE: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 WEBSITE: muw.edu/musicbywomen/submissions Call for Participation: Papers, Lecture Recitals, Performances REVIEWS

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