Playing a Vital Role in the 21st Century
The IAWM is proud of its historical contributions towards the progress for women in music and continues to press for equality for performers, composers, researchers, and educators.
News & upcoming events:
Association of Anglican Musicians Women Composer Competition
The 2008 Beijing Congress of Women in Music Concert Reviews online - NEW!
The 2008 Beijing Congress of Women in Music photo album online - NEW!
2008 Search for New Music Competition Winners
The newly elected members of the IAWM Board
2009 Pauline Alderman Award Competition - pdf
2007 Pauline Alderman Award Winners Press Release - pdf
2007 Pauline Alderman Award Winners
Welcome to the International Alliance for Women in Music
The International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM) is a global network of women and men working to increase and enhance musical activities, opportunities and promote all aspects of the music of women. The IAWM builds awareness of women's contributions to musical life through:
- Publications
- Website and free listserv
- International competitions for researchers and composers
- Conferences and congresses
- Concerts
- Entrepreneurial efforts of its members
- Advocacy work
IAWM activities insure that the progress women have made in every aspect of musical life will continue to flourish and multiply.
Join IAWM & our 500 international members to make a difference!

