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Women in Music

Women in Supporting Roles Women played important parts behind the scenes as well as center stage.  The following roles and institutions played an important part in the late 19^th and early 20^th Centuries:

·        Wife:

·        Cosima Wagner (1837-1930)

·        Teacher:

·        Amy Fay (1844-1928)

·        Nadia Boulanger (1887-1979)

·        Patroness:

·        Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge (1864-1953)

·        Music Clubs:

·        Very popular in Europe and America

·        Provided creative outlet, worthwhile cause, got women out of house!

·        Also supported the cause of women artists