Women Composers of Instrumental Repertoire
SHS’s Concert Band and Wind Ensemble group of 50 students will be presented biographical information, historical traditions of gender inequality, and stylistic practices of Western art music from the Classical era from local pianist Colleen McKirdy and Nancy Williams local composer. Students will participate in interactive activities of the works of nine women composers for piano and piano/clarinet. The 23-member Wind Ensemble will rehearse and perform William’s original piece entitled Prairie Wonders for the May band concert.