INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MUSIC
IAWM Programs
IAWM offers a comprehensive suite of programs for musicians across the spectrum of their professional careers. From concerts to competitions to conferences to educational initiatives to promotional opportunities, IAWM provides opportunities for all musicians to explore.
SEARCH FOR NEW MUSIC
Annual composition competition for IAWM Members who identify as women composers called the “Search for New Music by Women Composers,” aka SNM
PAULINE ALDERMAN AWARDS
IAWM grants the Pauline Alderman Awards for outstanding scholarship on women in music every two to three years, in three categories.
PROGRAMMING AWARDS
Programming awards are open to any solo performers, performance groups, or arts organizations that are current members of the IAWM.
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
This grant is to help teachers bring a greater focus on women in music to their students through professional development, materials, commissions, guest artists, or other media.
ANNUAL CONCERT
Recognizing the accomplishments of IAWM member composers and fosters our mission of increasing awareness of the musical contributions of women.
CONFERENCES
Every three years, IAWM’s conferences offer opportunities for women in all facets and disciplines of music to come together to examine and discuss the equity, promotion and advocacy of women in music. The gatherings feature a broad range of music, challenging scholarship and innovative technology.
SPOTLIGHTS
The Spotlights Program for IAWM’s Social Media Sites and YouTube allow members to showcase their accomplishments and increase the awareness of the musical contributions of women globally.
WEBINARS – BEYOND THE NOTES…
BEYOND THE NOTES is a webinar series bringing you presentations, workshops, seminars and interactive dialog and performance. The purpose of the webinars is to provide women in all disciplines in music with information and resources to engage with others, and to help develop and further their professional careers.
YOUTUBE OPPORTUNITIES
Members can participate in increasing the visibility of women in music by sharing their videos on IAWM’s YouTube channel!
Radio Requests
Since 2004, the IAWM has used the Radio Requests campaign to promote broadcasts of music by women composers. Every week, participants in the IAWM’s listserv and visitors to this Web page are encouraged to ask local and Internet stations to play work by a chosen woman composer.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Published Works & Program Resources
Spotlights
MEMBERS: Showcase yourself in either a short video (less than 90 seconds) that will go on our social media platforms and/or one longer video (up to 3 minutes) that will go on our YouTube channel.
YouTube Opportunities
the IAWM welcomes members to submit up to two videos for our IAWM Playlist.
IAWM Media Page
IAWM has a new Media YouTube channel. To learn more and for information on submitting your works, click below!