New York Women Composers, Inc. was founded by composers Elizabeth Bell, Lucy Coolidge, Ann Callaway, and Robert Friou, Esq., in 1984 as a membership organization seeking to advocate for women in the contemporary music landscape. Membership is and has always been open to residents of New York State and the greater New York City metropolitan region who are women composers of serious concert music and those who support the recognition of women composers.

A diverse range of projects has been initiated and supported by New York Women Composers over the years, including many concerts not only in New York, but also in Argentina, Belgium, Russia, Bulgaria, Canada, and New Mexico, among many other exciting places. Early projects included video interviews with member composers broadcast on local-access channels and radio appearances on WNYC radio with host Tim Page.

Now in its 40th year, New York Women Composers proudly stands as one of the longest-established composer organizations in the United States. Our Seed Money Grant Program, which just celebrated its 20th year, annually supports concerts around the world that are primarily made up of NYWC members' music. New York Women Composers looks forward to a bright future, enlarging its membership and exploring new opportunities to present and disseminate the music of its members and to support the music of all women composers.

New York Women Composers looks forward to a bright future, enlarging its membership and exploring new opportunities to present and disseminate the music of its members and to support the music of all women composers.

New York Women Composers Inc.

Amplifying women in the music industry by fostering creativity, performance opportunities, and professional growth.

Active campaigns

Autumn Meditations: NYWC at 41

Past campaigns

New York Women Composers 40th Anniversary Fundraiser