Natalie Groom
@nataliegroom.bsky.social
#Clarinet professor at UMBC, Towson University
co-founder/clarinetist of Whistling Hens
#composer of small, fun things
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co-founder/clarinetist of Whistling Hens
#composer of small, fun things
🔗Linktr.ee/nataliegroom
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Trying out Bluesky ☁️I'm Natalie Groom, a clarinetist, teacher, and arts advocate based in Maryland. I'm the clarinet professor at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) and Towson University. I'm a co-founder of @whistlinghens.bsky.social, a soprano/clarinet duo championing women composers.
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If you have had an NEA grant withdrawn or terminated, please consider logging it on this crowd-sourced, artist-approved spreadsheet:
NEA GRANT TERMINATION TRACKER
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May 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
If you have had an NEA grant withdrawn or terminated, please consider logging it on this crowd-sourced, artist-approved spreadsheet:
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NEA Cuts data points so far (datasheet listed below):
# of impacted orgs: 425
Amount of grant funding: $12.1M
% of total cuts from Theatre, Music, and Dance: 38.7%
Amount of grants from T/M/D: $4.7M
72% of cuts come from 10 states (in order): NY, CA, TX, MA, PA, WA, MN, IL, MO.
bit.ly/4kc2Qi1
# of impacted orgs: 425
Amount of grant funding: $12.1M
% of total cuts from Theatre, Music, and Dance: 38.7%
Amount of grants from T/M/D: $4.7M
72% of cuts come from 10 states (in order): NY, CA, TX, MA, PA, WA, MN, IL, MO.
bit.ly/4kc2Qi1
NEA Impacted Orgs/Grants 2025
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May 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
NEA Cuts data points so far (datasheet listed below):
# of impacted orgs: 425
Amount of grant funding: $12.1M
% of total cuts from Theatre, Music, and Dance: 38.7%
Amount of grants from T/M/D: $4.7M
72% of cuts come from 10 states (in order): NY, CA, TX, MA, PA, WA, MN, IL, MO.
bit.ly/4kc2Qi1
# of impacted orgs: 425
Amount of grant funding: $12.1M
% of total cuts from Theatre, Music, and Dance: 38.7%
Amount of grants from T/M/D: $4.7M
72% of cuts come from 10 states (in order): NY, CA, TX, MA, PA, WA, MN, IL, MO.
bit.ly/4kc2Qi1
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TONIGHT! Join us for a free screening of Crossings, about the 30 women who crossed from North to South Korea for peace, with a special appearance by activist Aiyoung Choi. Get full details at events.towson.edu/event/film-s.... #BaltimoreArt
Film Screening | Crossings
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April 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
TONIGHT! Join us for a free screening of Crossings, about the 30 women who crossed from North to South Korea for peace, with a special appearance by activist Aiyoung Choi. Get full details at events.towson.edu/event/film-s.... #BaltimoreArt
While I haven't yet performed anything by #composer Reena Esmail, I've been following her work for a long time. Most recently I heard a whole festival themed on her music this past October. Find her works at www.reenaesmail.com. Don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
March 31, 2025 at 3:26 AM
While I haven't yet performed anything by #composer Reena Esmail, I've been following her work for a long time. Most recently I heard a whole festival themed on her music this past October. Find her works at www.reenaesmail.com. Don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
Germaine Tailleferre was the only #womancomposer in Les Six. She lived 1892-1983 and wrote solo, chamber, concerto, orchestral, radio, and film works. Her Arabesque for #clarinet and #piano has a melody I dare you to forget. You can find some of her works on IMSLP.
March 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Germaine Tailleferre was the only #womancomposer in Les Six. She lived 1892-1983 and wrote solo, chamber, concerto, orchestral, radio, and film works. Her Arabesque for #clarinet and #piano has a melody I dare you to forget. You can find some of her works on IMSLP.
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JD Vance’s French Horn Solo Booed At Kennedy Center
JD Vance’s French Horn Solo Booed At Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON—Failing to receive the reaction he anticipated from audience members, JD Vance was booed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts while playing a French horn solo, sources conf...
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March 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
JD Vance’s French Horn Solo Booed At Kennedy Center
The universe brought @whistlinghens.bsky.social together with #composer #clarinetist Jennifer Stevenson during the pandemic, and are we so glad it did.
That relationship started with Letter From Beirut, then Musical Invective and Nesta Rua. Wander her lovely catalog at tessellamusic.net
That relationship started with Letter From Beirut, then Musical Invective and Nesta Rua. Wander her lovely catalog at tessellamusic.net
March 12, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The universe brought @whistlinghens.bsky.social together with #composer #clarinetist Jennifer Stevenson during the pandemic, and are we so glad it did.
That relationship started with Letter From Beirut, then Musical Invective and Nesta Rua. Wander her lovely catalog at tessellamusic.net
That relationship started with Letter From Beirut, then Musical Invective and Nesta Rua. Wander her lovely catalog at tessellamusic.net
Only a few weeks ago I discovered the #music of Ivette Herryman Rodríguez and was captivated. I haven't had the chance to play anything by her yet but it's on my wish list! Treat your ears to her music at www.ivetteherryman.com, and don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
March 11, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Only a few weeks ago I discovered the #music of Ivette Herryman Rodríguez and was captivated. I haven't had the chance to play anything by her yet but it's on my wish list! Treat your ears to her music at www.ivetteherryman.com, and don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
Discovering Victoria Bond's #music has been a source of joy for @whistlinghens.bsky.social starting with Scat 2. Now we're preparing to premiere Lingerie, a piece we commissioned last year. Here's a sneak peek of the hilarity to come👙
Victoria's catalog is huge! Explore at www.victoriabond.com
Victoria's catalog is huge! Explore at www.victoriabond.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Discovering Victoria Bond's #music has been a source of joy for @whistlinghens.bsky.social starting with Scat 2. Now we're preparing to premiere Lingerie, a piece we commissioned last year. Here's a sneak peek of the hilarity to come👙
Victoria's catalog is huge! Explore at www.victoriabond.com
Victoria's catalog is huge! Explore at www.victoriabond.com
I can't remember how I stumbled across Ke-Chia Chen's work, but I'm so glad I did because I discovered Song of the Wanderer for #clarinet and #piano. It is transportive.
Explore her works at www.kechiachen.com, and don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
#classicalmusic
Explore her works at www.kechiachen.com, and don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
#classicalmusic
March 9, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I can't remember how I stumbled across Ke-Chia Chen's work, but I'm so glad I did because I discovered Song of the Wanderer for #clarinet and #piano. It is transportive.
Explore her works at www.kechiachen.com, and don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
#classicalmusic
Explore her works at www.kechiachen.com, and don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
#classicalmusic
I met Cherise Leiter in 2019, and she transcribed @whistlinghens.bsky.social first work, American Folk Suite. Since then, we've worked together on Eve's Diary, Dear Old Year, and Friends from my Childhood.
Her catalog is substantial and delightful - check it out at www.cherisedleiter.com
Her catalog is substantial and delightful - check it out at www.cherisedleiter.com
March 9, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I met Cherise Leiter in 2019, and she transcribed @whistlinghens.bsky.social first work, American Folk Suite. Since then, we've worked together on Eve's Diary, Dear Old Year, and Friends from my Childhood.
Her catalog is substantial and delightful - check it out at www.cherisedleiter.com
Her catalog is substantial and delightful - check it out at www.cherisedleiter.com
In the past year it has been a delight to work with and play music by Jane K. A Cycle of Love Songs (rearranged for clarinet/soprano) and two trios for cl/hn/bsn (and much more!) are available at www.janekmusic.com, and don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
March 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
In the past year it has been a delight to work with and play music by Jane K. A Cycle of Love Songs (rearranged for clarinet/soprano) and two trios for cl/hn/bsn (and much more!) are available at www.janekmusic.com, and don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
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BREAKING: In response to our lawsuit, the National Endowment for the Arts will no longer force grant applicants to certify that they won't promote "gender ideology."
This is a big step toward defeating the NEA's unconstitutional censorship.
This is a big step toward defeating the NEA's unconstitutional censorship.
March 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
BREAKING: In response to our lawsuit, the National Endowment for the Arts will no longer force grant applicants to certify that they won't promote "gender ideology."
This is a big step toward defeating the NEA's unconstitutional censorship.
This is a big step toward defeating the NEA's unconstitutional censorship.
Oklahoman Zenobia Powell Perry's music was influenced by Black American and Native American culture, and jazz. She was a vocal civil rights activist who dutifully gave back to her community. Catch her Sonatine for #clarinet and #piano.
Don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
Don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
March 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Oklahoman Zenobia Powell Perry's music was influenced by Black American and Native American culture, and jazz. She was a vocal civil rights activist who dutifully gave back to her community. Catch her Sonatine for #clarinet and #piano.
Don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
Don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
It's been a delight to play music by Jane K. A Cycle of Love Songs (rearranged for #clarinet, #soprano) and 2 trios for clarinet, horn, and bassoon are available for sale, and a lot more. Go check out her music at www.janekmusic.com, and don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
March 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
It's been a delight to play music by Jane K. A Cycle of Love Songs (rearranged for #clarinet, #soprano) and 2 trios for clarinet, horn, and bassoon are available for sale, and a lot more. Go check out her music at www.janekmusic.com, and don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
It's difficult to find historic works for #clarinet by #womencomposers (it was not socially acceptable for women to compose, especially outside of #voice or #piano), but one such delightful work is the Romanze by Marie-Elisabeth von Sachsen-Meiningen. It's a lovely Classical/Romantic example!
March 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
It's difficult to find historic works for #clarinet by #womencomposers (it was not socially acceptable for women to compose, especially outside of #voice or #piano), but one such delightful work is the Romanze by Marie-Elisabeth von Sachsen-Meiningen. It's a lovely Classical/Romantic example!
Today I'm listening to Chants by Melissa Dunphy, with poetry by the intriguing Rosaleen Norton. It captures mysticism, mystery, a world of fantasy, and a unique sense of spiritualality.
Find Melissa's work at melissadunphy.com, and don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
Find Melissa's work at melissadunphy.com, and don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
March 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Today I'm listening to Chants by Melissa Dunphy, with poetry by the intriguing Rosaleen Norton. It captures mysticism, mystery, a world of fantasy, and a unique sense of spiritualality.
Find Melissa's work at melissadunphy.com, and don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
Find Melissa's work at melissadunphy.com, and don't forget to support #womencomposers this month and always!
One of my favorite pieces I programmed this past season was Till Monday by Mojgan Misaghi. Go check out her work, and don't forget to support women composers this month and always!
#WomensHistoryMonth
#clarinet #classicalmusic #clarinetist #klarinette #clarinetplayer #chambermusic #piano #pianist
#WomensHistoryMonth
#clarinet #classicalmusic #clarinetist #klarinette #clarinetplayer #chambermusic #piano #pianist
March 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM
One of my favorite pieces I programmed this past season was Till Monday by Mojgan Misaghi. Go check out her work, and don't forget to support women composers this month and always!
#WomensHistoryMonth
#clarinet #classicalmusic #clarinetist #klarinette #clarinetplayer #chambermusic #piano #pianist
#WomensHistoryMonth
#clarinet #classicalmusic #clarinetist #klarinette #clarinetplayer #chambermusic #piano #pianist
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The crash is beginning in academia.
The University of Pittsburgh confirmed Friday that there would be no new Ph.D. offers of admission while Pitt works to understand how reduced federal aid could impact the institution.
The University of Pittsburgh pauses its Ph.D. admissions process amid research funding uncertainty
A spokesperson for the University told WESA Friday that the school has "temporarily paused additional Ph.D. offers of admission," while Pitt works to understand how proposed federal funding cuts could...
www.wesa.fm
February 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
The crash is beginning in academia.
This is reality
A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center says the threat targeted Shen Yun, a touring dance troupe that is banned in China, because it is associated with the religious group Falun Gong.
Kennedy Center evacuates due to bomb threat targeting Shen Yun
A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center says the threat targeted Shen Yun, a touring dance troupe that is banned in China, because it is associated with the religious group Falun Gong.
www.npr.org
February 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This is reality
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Thread for #MusicWomenWednesday:
1/n
Ethel Smyth (1858-1944):
String Quartet in E minor (1902, rev.1912)
youtu.be/-CmljE2TEMA
#ClassicalMusic
1/n
Ethel Smyth (1858-1944):
String Quartet in E minor (1902, rev.1912)
youtu.be/-CmljE2TEMA
#ClassicalMusic
Ethel Smyth – String Quartet in E minor
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February 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Thread for #MusicWomenWednesday:
1/n
Ethel Smyth (1858-1944):
String Quartet in E minor (1902, rev.1912)
youtu.be/-CmljE2TEMA
#ClassicalMusic
1/n
Ethel Smyth (1858-1944):
String Quartet in E minor (1902, rev.1912)
youtu.be/-CmljE2TEMA
#ClassicalMusic
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Hundreds of artists signed a letter sent to the National Endowment for the Arts asking it to reverse policy changes made as a result of recent executive orders issued by President Trump.
Artists protest new NEA restrictions
Hundreds of artists signed a letter sent to the National Endowment for the Arts asking it to reverse policy changes made as a result of recent executive orders issued by President Trump.
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February 18, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Hundreds of artists signed a letter sent to the National Endowment for the Arts asking it to reverse policy changes made as a result of recent executive orders issued by President Trump.
Cheers to another fun program of trios for #clarinet, #horn, and #bassoon with these lovely people. The Three Reeds and a Horn repertoire spanned 300 years of #classicalmusic and included Frederic Duvernoy, Nicolas-Albert Schaffner, Wilfred Roberts, Gottfried von Einem, and Klaus Wallendorf.
February 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Cheers to another fun program of trios for #clarinet, #horn, and #bassoon with these lovely people. The Three Reeds and a Horn repertoire spanned 300 years of #classicalmusic and included Frederic Duvernoy, Nicolas-Albert Schaffner, Wilfred Roberts, Gottfried von Einem, and Klaus Wallendorf.
I had so much fun presenting Flexing the Canon #chambermusic project at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention this weekend! Huge thanks to #flutist Lisa Cella & #cellist Katie McCarthy
Ceylon Mitchell's #flutechoir sounded wonderful, as did Lisa Cella & Iva Ugrcic on their solo #classicalmusic recitals
Ceylon Mitchell's #flutechoir sounded wonderful, as did Lisa Cella & Iva Ugrcic on their solo #classicalmusic recitals
February 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I had so much fun presenting Flexing the Canon #chambermusic project at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention this weekend! Huge thanks to #flutist Lisa Cella & #cellist Katie McCarthy
Ceylon Mitchell's #flutechoir sounded wonderful, as did Lisa Cella & Iva Ugrcic on their solo #classicalmusic recitals
Ceylon Mitchell's #flutechoir sounded wonderful, as did Lisa Cella & Iva Ugrcic on their solo #classicalmusic recitals