Women's roles in music from ancient Greece to the present : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

This thesis examines the roles that women have played in the development of Western music from ancient Greece to the present time. Much of the discussion deals with the obstacles that women have faced as composers, teachers, and performers. Women's contributions to music are also examined. Finally, this thesis accompanies a senior recital where the works chosen as representative of some of the wonderful music that has been composed by women.