Playing a Vital Role in the 21st Century
The IAWM is proud of its historical contributions towards the progress for women in music and continues to press for equality for performers, composers, researchers, and educators.
News & upcoming events:
IAWM Announces 2010 New Music Competition Winners
IAWM 2010 Board Election Results
Linda Rimel Interviews Pulitzer Prize Winner Jennifer Higdon
2011 Athena Festival Call for Participation
2010 IAWM Board Elections Open (4/12-4/26)
2010 Annual Concert: Call for Music
IAWM Concert at the Ninth Festival of Women Composers
Welcome to the International Alliance for Women in Music
The International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM) is a global network of women and men working to increase and enhance musical activities and opportunities and to promote all aspects of the music of women. The IAWM builds awareness of women's contributions to musical life through:
- Publications
- Website and free listserv
- International competitions for researchers and composers
- Conferences and congresses
- Concerts
- Entrepreneurial efforts of its members
- Advocacy work
IAWM activities insure that the progress women have made in every aspect of musical life will continue to flourish and multiply.
Join IAWM & our 500 international members to make a difference!


