Women Conductors of DC
In September 2024, I had the great fortune of partnering with Melody Yazdani to gather 13 incredible DC-area conductors and 2 of our staunchest supporters for a meet, greet, and photo shoot. These women are leading the artistic charge in DC, conducting orchestras, choruses, ballets, children's ensembles and more. This is truly an inspiring group of people. This page is a but a small snapshot of their influence.
In above pictures from left to right:
And joining us in our celebration, we had the venerable Catherine Dehoney, former President and CEO of Chorus America and Neeta Helms, President & Founder of Classical Movements. Without women like these two, our journeys would not be possible.
Over the next few months, I'll feature individuals! Stay tuned.
**If you are interested in any of the pictures, or in featuring these women in your publication, please reach out to me on my contact page. High res photos are available.
In above pictures from left to right:
- Kathryn Harsha (Artistic Director, Alexandria Choral Society; Artistic Director, Pro Coro Alexandria Interim Artistic Director of Programming, Encore Creativity)
- Bonnie Alger (Officer in Charge, The U.S. Army Chorus)
- Heather Adelsberger (Director of Music Ministries, Grace Episcopal Church, Silver Spring; Artistic Director, The Georgetown Chorale; Music Director, The Georgetown Chamber Orchestra)
- Marie Bucoy-Calavan (Artistic Director, Choral Arts Society)
- Gretchen Kuhrmann (Artistic Director, Choralis)
- Erin Freeman (Artistic Director, The City Choir of Washington; Artistic Director, Wintergreen Music; Director, Saint Louis Symphony Chorus; Principal Conductor, Richmond Ballet)
- Naima Burrs (Director of Orchestral Activities, Virginia State University University of Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Conductor Youth Concert Conductor, National Philharmonic)
- Margaret Clark (Artistic Director, Children's Chorus of Washington)
- Anna Binneweg (Artistic Director, Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic)
- Thea Kano (Artistic Director, Gay Men's Chorus of Washington DC)
- Victoria Gau (Artistic Director, Capital City Symphony; Artistic Director, Cantate Chamber Singers and Concert Choir)
- Michele Fowlin (Artistic Director, Children of the Gospel Choir)
- Ingrid Lestrud (Artistic Director of Arlington Chorale)
And joining us in our celebration, we had the venerable Catherine Dehoney, former President and CEO of Chorus America and Neeta Helms, President & Founder of Classical Movements. Without women like these two, our journeys would not be possible.
Over the next few months, I'll feature individuals! Stay tuned.
**If you are interested in any of the pictures, or in featuring these women in your publication, please reach out to me on my contact page. High res photos are available.