A festival celebrating the achievements and contributions of women in music.
In conjunction with Women’s History Month, the Department of Music in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences hosts the 2nd annual, month-long SHE Festival from March 1-31 highlighting the major roles that women have played in the art of music.
SHE will recognize women across the field with an array of music featuring women composers and performers.
Mains said that in a time when society often strains to listen, “SHE makes room for audiences to hear new sounds, to feature composers of fame and lesser-known stature, and to amplify exceptional stories—all drawing attention to compositions by women, works inspired by women, and music for women.”
Mains said that SHE also crosses borders, intends to evoke an emotional response, and will prompt historical and cultural memories for all who attend.
With guest lectures, performances of Western art music and contemporary music, and a one-woman play, the festival is filled with events that will spur thought and excite audiences.
