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Tuesday, May 8, 2012 ITF Paris 2012: Why Are No Women Invited as Soloists or Composers? Just when we women brass players thought we were making good progress in the classical music world, this happens. And only a week or so after my good friend, Abbie Conant had sent out a post on Facebook congratulating Ms. Mayumi Shimizu for winning the Solo-trombone position with the Suedwestfunk Symphony Orchestra Freiburg, one of Germany's top symphonies. However, Abbie recently sent out a FB message questioning the logic of Jacques Mauger, the host of the ITF (International Trombone Festival) posting on his FB page: "ITF PARIS 2012 -- the best trombonists in the world will be there, why not you???" Abbie responded: "Why not? Because there are 42 men invited as soloists and 0 women. And all 7 composers are also men. Total: 49 to 0! This is insulting to all women trombonists, all women musicians, and all enlightened men." Monsieur Mauger has yet to write back to her. When Architecture And Robots Collide 'Bonnie & Clyde' Star Is Unstoppable At 84 Tricking: The Opposite Of Planking Edgar Allen Poe Quote Inspires A Short Film Indian Dubstep Duo Shows Us How It's Done BLOG POSTS Bill Moyers: My Time With Maurice Sendak (VIDEO) Enjoy this look back at the man behind some of the most magical literature ever conceived. Terence Clarke: David Kennard: 40 Years of Nonfiction Hits Kennard has just finished writing, producing and directing a remarkable series of films for PBS titled Keeping Score. Each film features a single major piece by a particular composer. David Browning: Handsome Is As Handsome Does: The Met's Billy Budd I was thrilled to learn the Met was to revive its beautiful 1978 production of Mr. Benjamin Britten's masterpiece Billy Budd, based on Mr. Melville's novella of the same name. Sean Martinfield: Tom Judson Is Making It Big in San Francisco Singer, songwriter, pianist and cabaret artist Tom Judson is the most romantic headliner in town. His current one-man-show is a light-hearted serenade to summer. Karen Dalton-Beninato: An Interview with John Stirratt of The Autumn Defense The Autumn Defense, fronted by John Stirratt and Pat Sansone, is on tour with Nick Lowe, and I had the chance to catch up with both at their New Orleans gig last weekend. This is a brief interview with John.

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