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Compositions by Women You Should Know ?? ?? Butterfly by Mia Makaroff Butterfly is a mesmerizing choral piece that captures the essence of transformation, freedom, and fleeting beauty. Makaroff weaves soaring melodies and delicate harmonies to evoke the light, graceful movement of a butterfly in flight. The piece reflects on themes of change and renewal, inviting singers and listeners alike to embrace the impermanence and wonder of life’s journey. Mia Makaroff is a Finnish composer and choral arranger known for her vibrant, expressive, and melodically rich compositions. With a background in music education and vocal music, she has created works that blend contemporary choral textures with folk and jazz influences. Makaroff gained international recognition through her work with the acclaimed a cappella group Rajaton, for whom she has written several notable pieces. Her compositions, including Butterfly and You’re the Voice, are beloved for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth, often exploring themes of nature, transformation, and human connection. #MiaMakraoff #Butterfly #Choir #ACappella #Composer #WomenComposer #FinnishComposer #EquitySings

Three legendary Black opera singers who changed the course of music history. Denyce Graves – A mezzo-soprano whose rich, captivating voice has graced the world’s top opera stages, known for her remarkable interpretations of both classical and contemporary works. Angela Brown – A powerful soprano whose vibrant voice has earned her a place among opera's elite, known for her bold and dramatic performances. Florence Quivar – A distinguished mezzo-soprano celebrated for her extraordinary vocal range and versatility, leaving a lasting impact on opera and classical music. Listen to three voices that continue to shape the opera world. Listen to three voices that made history.

Compositions by Women You Should Know ?? ?? ?? Vieille Prière Bouddhique by Lili Boulanger Lili Boulanger (1893–1918) was a groundbreaking French composer whose music is filled with deep emotion and rich colors. She was the first woman to win the prestigious Prix de Rome, but her career was tragically short due to illness. Even so, she left behind a powerful legacy of music that blends impressionistic beauty with profound expression. Vieille Prière Bouddhique (Ancient Buddhist Prayer), written in 1917, is one of her final works. Scored for tenor, choir, and orchestra, it sets a Buddhist prayer for peace and enlightenment, embracing a sense of calm and universality. The music shimmers with lush harmonies and a meditative atmosphere, showing Boulanger’s fascination with spirituality in her last years. It’s a moving and reflective piece, capturing both serenity and a deep emotional core. Enjoy this performance by COGE - Ch?urs et Orchestres (@coge_paris) #Composers #WomenComposers #LiliBoulanger #Buddhism #Orchestra #Choir #ChoralOrchestral #FrenchComposers #Romantic #Impressionism #ClassicalMusic #EquitySings

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Compositions You Should Know ?? ?? The Apple of Daddy's Eye (阿爸的心肝寶貝) arranged by Tsai Yu Shan (蔡昱姍) The Apple of Daddy’s Eye is a Taiwanese song based on the true story of a politically persecuted university professor named Peng Ming-min who is forced to leave his family in the middle of the night. The poem describes how much he will miss his dearest child, and that he will him them in his memory forever. The father also encourages his child to study hard and dare to speak the truth. Peng Ming-min would eventually return to his homeland 22 years later to become Taiwan’s president with the Democratic Progressive Party. Tsai Yu Shan is a pianist and composer for the Formosa Singers, Taiwan’s most active choirs dedicated to combining the western style of choral music with music traditions of Taiwan. She has arranged many songs by 陳明章 Chen Ming-Chang, a songwriter known mostly for his acoustic style that pairs the traditional instruments and folk styles to tell the stories of Taiwan’s underclass. Enjoy this performance by the Formosa Singers. #WomenComposers #Choir #Composer #Arranger #ChenMingChang #TsaiYuShan #Piano #FormosaSingers #EquitySings #Taiwan

The early days of the Trump administration’s return to office saw a flurry of executive orders dramatically changing federal policy related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. These orders signaled a seismic shift – long-standing affirmative action requirements were revoked, federal diversity initiatives dismantled, and private-sector DEI efforts came under new scrutiny... Read the full article at https://buff.ly/qd7n4EG

Compositions By Women You Should Know?? ?? Lingua Tonga by Shruthi Rajasekar(@shruthimusic) Shruthi Rajasekar is an Associate of the Royal Northern College of Music (ARNCM) and a Jerome Hill Artist Fellow. Her compositions have won numerous honors, including the KHORIKOS ORTUS International Award, the Composers Guild of New Jersey Award, and the Global Women in Music Award from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights & Donne in Musica Adkins Chiti Foundation. BBC Music Magazine named Shruthi a 2020 Rising Star. Shruthi's diverse output reflects her diasporic South Asian identity, her dual performance background in Carnatic (South Indian classical) and Western classical musics, and her belief in the importance of communal gathering and civic engagement. Lingua Tonga is a joyful homage to the rich, multihued music of the Hindi film industry, often known as Bollywood. Throughout this piece, Rajasekar evokes elements of Hindi film music, such as their style of ornamentation, common patterns of swaras (notes), and the rapid orchestral gestures found in Indian film BGM (background music). Enjoy this performance by the Yale Glee Club (@yalegleeclub), Jeff Douma, Yale Kalaa (@yalekalaa), and Yale Rangeela (@yalerangeela) #WomenComposers #ShruthiRajasekar #AdoroTe #Composers #Choral #Music #Composer #ClassicalMusic #EquitySings

?? NEW EPISODE ALERT! ?? Welcome back to Equity News Now where we cover the latest news in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This week, we cover the Trump Administration's removal of transgender military service members, the deportation of Asian migrants to the wrong countries, a legal battle against the removal of "race-based" policies, and the announcement of the first astronaut with a physical disability. ?? Follow @EquitySings on all platforms and sign up for our Equity in Action newsletter at EquitySings.com for weekly updates. #EquityNewsNow #DEI #DisabilityInclusion #LGBTQ #InclusionMatters #SocialJustice #EquitySings #Immigration #News

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?? Compositions By Women You Should Know ?? Mélanie Hélène Bonis, known as Mel Bonis, was a French composer whose works spanned the late Romantic and early 20th-century periods. Though her musical gifts were not encouraged at first, her parents eventually allowed her to study at the Paris Conservatoire with Cesar Franck and alongside Claude Debussy. In order to have her work taken more seriously, she became known as Mel Bonis to make her gender less obvious. Over her life, she composed extensively, producing over 300 works, including piano pieces, chamber music, choral works, and orchestral compositions. But it was only after leaving her arranged marriage that she managed to publish some of her compositions. Bonis’ music blends lyrical expressiveness with rich harmonies and elegant structures, often drawing inspiration from Impressionism and Romanticism. "Adoro Te" is a stunningly gorgeous setting of a medieval prayer. Though not for liturgical use, this piece beautifully represents the private prayer and adoration of the poem. Enjoy this performance by Ensemble la Sportelle (@ensemblelasportelle) #WomenComposers #MelBonis #AdoroTe #ACappella #Choir #French #MusicHistory #Romantic #Choral #Music #ClassicalMusic #EquitySings