Boulanger Initiative Summer 2025 Virtual Intensive

Announcing our very first online intensive!

Where are the women?

This intensive will answer this question, beginning with a brief discussion examining why, in the 21st century, the classical music industry is still not inclusive of music by women. We will discover how we got here, what needs to be done, and what you can do to create a more level playing field for the future of classical music.

Each session will cover a different era of music history from the Baroque through present day, discussing the conditions and context of the time that enabled or prevented women from composing music, highlighting multiple composers from each era, and providing a list of works and recording locations with which participants can further familiarize themselves.

Join BI’s Director of Learning & Engagement Kathryn Cruz and Research Manager Caiti Beth McKinney in this four-day course in-depth learning experience.

This course is designed for anyone and everyone with a passion for learning more about women composers throughout history. 

Recordings of each session will be available to watch for a month following the course. Attendees will also receive a listening link, further reading lists, and a 20% discount code to purchase BI’s curriculums and merchandise.

• Session 1 (Jun 23, 5:30-7:30pm): Medieval through Renaissance
• Session 2 (Jun 24, 5:30-7:30pm): Baroque through Classical 
• Session 3 (Jun 25, 5:30-7:30pm): Romantic through early 20th century
• Session 4 (Jun 26, 5:30-7:30pm): Mid–20th century through present day