Resources

Here is a list of online databases, directories, and other resources I used to discover, explore, and learn about composers identifying as women and their music for the “50 Mythical Worlds inspired by 50 Women Composers” series:

1. Alliance for Women Film Composers: Directory

2. Chamber Music America: The Composers Equity Project

3. Chinese Woman Composer’s Association

4. Composers Diversity Collective

5. Institute for Composer Diversity: Composer Diversity Database [*Please read: “The Institute for Composer Diversity: White Leadership, DEI Initiatives, and Ethical Advocacy” by John Hong before using the databases provided in this resource.]

6. Iranian Female Composers Association 

7. Music by Black Composers: Living Composers Directory

8. SOUNZ: Centre for New Zealand Music: People

9. Wikipedia: List of Female Composers by Birth Date