Diversity on the Concert Stage
Anna’s Composer Database is a curated list of compositions by historically underrepresented composers. Quickly find exceptional music to provide a well-rounded concert program.
HOW TO USE DATABASE Search
00:58 - Last Name, First Name (you can enter first few letters)
01:04 - Gender, Demographic, Culture
01:14 - Specific Ensembles (ex. Chamber Orchestra, Band, Symphony, String Orchestra, Vocals) and Music that highlights specific instruments (ex. Concertos)
01:24 - Level of Music (ex. Level 1 - High School/Youth Orchestra or above, Level 2 - College/Community Ensembles or above, Level 3 professional Ensembles) *** This is a guide of difficulty. It is not absolute. Each Music Director should consult score to see if appropriate for their ensemble.
02:01 - Length of Composition, Themes (dropdown menu), and Program Ideas (list of searchable tag words)
02:22 - Exact (dropdown) or Flexible (clickable) instrumentation needs
02:33 - Example Search
02:52 - Details Page - ***MOST IMPORTANT PAGE
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…
“It is because of your database and listening project that I became familiar with [Leanna Primiani’s] 1001 for Orchestra and PreRecorded Electronics. Thank you!”
“For many years, Anna has been a source of inspiration to me through her carefully designed discovery of so many important composers who have historically not received enough performances on our stages. I’ve learned so much from her and found some of my favorite composers through her orchestras’ performances, her articles on Everything Conducting, her social media and now— I’m so thankful to say, through this database. The information here is essential for everyone in our field. I encourage you to subscribe, to dive deeply into the database, and then to program works you find here. Supporting these artists is essential to the future of our field, and so is the work of Anna Edwards.”
“This living, breathing, ever-expanding resource makes our need to carefully choose well-rounded and diverse repertoire for our ensembles SO MUCH EASIER, and SO MUCH MORE FUN! …Anna’s List is a great investment!”
