While visiting Slovenia, Linda Holzer is pictured with Ivanka Ponikvar and Mateja Juric from the U.S. Embassy in Slovenia; Helena Meško, the principal of the Maribor Conservatory; and Lidija Maletic, the head of the piano program.

Holzer performs works of great female American composers in Europe

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock pianist and professor traveled to Europe in May to share the works of some of the great female American composers of our time. Continue reading “Holzer performs works of great female American composers in Europe”

Photos of Florence Price are courtesy of University of Arkansas Libraries Special Collections.

Arkansas Composer Florence Price honored by organization who denied her entry due to race

A famous Arkansas composer, teacher, and pianist has been honored by the Arkansas State Music Teachers Association for her lifetime of musical accomplishments after being denied entry to the organization nearly a century ago because of her race.  Continue reading “Arkansas Composer Florence Price honored by organization who denied her entry due to race”