Our board member, Dr. Regan Russell, presented her doctoral dissertation on the art songs of Gena Branscombe in November 2022. The presentation included a lecture on Branscombe’s song development and a performance of five works for baritone and piano.
Read her dissertation on OpenBU here.
Kathleen Shimeta presented on Gena Branscombe to the National League of American Pen Women in July, August, and November 2022.
Watch the Zoom recording from her Santa Clara County Branch presentation here.
Kathleen Shimeta is featured on Episode 2 of The Ladies Speak, a podcast docuseries highlighting women composers. The episode includes interviews with Roger Branscombe Phenix and our 2020 Composition Scholarship winner Damali Willingham, as well as recorded performances of Branscombe’s music.
Listen to them discuss the life, legacy, and music of Gena Branscombe here.