This volume of "The Musical Woman" continues the long-neglected task of documenting the full scope of participation by women in every facet of the music world. The time period covered is the 1982-1983 season through 1984-1985; forecasts have been included for 1985-1986. The work was compiled from volumnious primary source materials, including newsletters of composer organizations, data from foreign music information centers, publishers' announcements, concert programs, newspapers, and other music periodicals, and the composers themselves. "The Musical Woman" provides a comprehensive...

Emphasizing group dynamics, "The Musical Woman" series charts the accomplishments of women in the field of music in almost every capacity. Moving beyond the exception, articles highlight the group presence of musical women. The series equally commits itself to highlighting creative individuals, surveying particular music specialties, and to providing an up-to-date profile of women's ever changing progress in this field. Covering the period from 1986 to 1990, Volume III includes an expanded "Gazette" and 19 new, thought-provoking essays. Sizable attention is given to women's international...