Music Meets Drama

  The music of Gena Branscombe, beloved composer, conductor, and advocate for women in music, is published again after being lost for decades. Through years of research, editing, and collaboration, The Gena Branscombe Project and One Eye Publications have brought these long-lost gems back to life, with more to come!   In a Fairy Garden Two Sketches for Pianoforte Four Ballet Episodes   It's not just about her fantastic music, it’s about legacy. This milestone helps ensure Gena’s voice is heard again and supports the future of music: a portion proceeds go towards our The Gena Branscombe Project scholarships for rising conductors, composers, and arts administrators through our nonprofit. Now in our 6th Year! Please, explore these editions, share with a pianist, buy a gift for a friend, and help us keep this momentum alive. https://www.oneeyepublications.com/shop   #WomenInMusic #GenaBranscombe #MusicHistory #PianoRepertoire #HistoricRevival #Mu...

The Gena Branscombe Project has announced applications for their 2023 scholarships are now open.  They are awarding a $400 scholarship to an up-and-coming student composer, arts administrator and conductor. The deadline for applications is April 30th.. Honoring Miss Branscombe's belief in education and mentorship we offer these scholarships in her name.    Share this information with your students and colleagues www.thegenabranscombeproject.com #BringingBackBranscombe

Women Composers………………. What a pleasure it was in early September of this year to read that young Jessy McCabe, a student at the private Twyford Church of England High School in London, England, stood up to exam boards for the A level music tests.  Among the 63 composers listed on the exam, not one of them was a woman nor were women composers listed on the syllabus for course work.  In Miss McCabe’s estimation, something had to be done and it was her responsibility to correct the wrong done to women composers.  She began a journey to change the way advanced music courses were taught.  She received an apology from the exam board and an assurance that women composers would be included in her music classes.  This young lady had taken a course entitled, “Fearless Futures” which raised the subject of gender inequality.  Her eyes were opened to the role of sexism in all facets of our everyday life.  With her determination to see an end to this so...