"Hymns by Women, Arranged for the Lectionary" appeared in the September Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians. Here is the full article. This is the first in a series of articles. The next installment will appear in November, 2025.
This article speaks to the question of whether becoming a composer is more difficult for a woman. Where is the support system? How encouraging are music departments? Do we trust the creative genius of a woman to be every bit as good as a man? How can we encourage our youngest musicians to compose?