This week we talked about women in the U.S. I found it interesting that studying in Europe was the thing to do (makes perfect sense) back then and still is today...our organ department is planning a trip to Germany and I personally am hoping to study in paris again this summer. There's just so much history and so much more appreciation for music....even more enlightening was the fact that the cincitati conservatory was founded by a women!! It was also interesting to think about women having their own orchestras and choirs because they were barred from being in "professional" orchestras...it's such a strange concept to me!

In the chapter we previously read I believe it talked about Maryn Aslop. Having been so close to Baltimore I frequently heard the BSO. Apparently the orchestra really dislikes her, which is unfortunate since I think she's fabulous to watch. Furthermore she's marketing the shit out of the BSO and they really need that!!!!! I've always preferred women conductors and teachers (and pastors for that matter). I feel like they are able to teach and convey information (to me) much more effectively...especially in choir! Maybe it's a motherly thing? I find dr QUIST to be much more maternal and supportive in her teaching of music.

Also I'm a complete moron and thought Ruth Crawford Seeger was still alive... I swear Dr. Mirchindani said she was "interviewing her for my book!" but alas I DEFINITELY heard wrong.....