A New Liberation: Reviving the Piano Literature of Classical-Era Women Composers through Online Teaching Resources

Throughout recent decades, there has been a surge in work to create a diverse classical music canon by finding and promoting works written by composers of underrepresented identities. Despite these efforts, one area that has received little attention is the music written by women during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Reviving the works of these women involves not only creating direct access to them, but also providing teachers with the historical, practical, and pedagogical context needed for bringing these centuries-old works to life. To meet these needs, my dissertation will foster deeper explorations of compositions by classical-era women through online pedagogical resources. A research study will then assess the effectiveness of the website through surveys and interviews with teachers and students, providing essential guidance for the future of the project. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]