Assistant Professor of Music Jeanne Hourez published an article in Piano Magazine titled “Mel Bonis and Her Album pour les tout-petits: Engaging Children’s Imaginations.” The article explores how the evocative character of Mel Bonis’ collection can spark children’s curiosity and invite them to create their own stories and imagery. Through the exploration of this repertoire, Dr. Hourez highlights the importance of nurturing imagination and creativity when introducing young children to music.

Part-Time Assistant Professor of Music Jeanne Hourez was invited to take part in the symposium “Desinvisibilization of women composers,” jointly organized by the French National Library and the University of Paris 8. The event, held in Paris on March 27 and 28, was dedicated to concrete actions aimed at increasing the visibility of women composers. Dr. Hourez presented a paper on the Boulanger sisters and how their unique relationship created a pathway for supporting the visibility of future generations of composers.

Assistant Professors of Music Julia Escobar (flute) and Jeanne Hourez (piano) performed and presented a recital in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8 at the Oak Branch Concerts venue in Austin. The recital program exclusively featured historic women composers who are often underrepresented in classical music. This included several works from Dr. Escobar’s forthcoming publication that highlights trailblazing women composers.

Assistant Professor of Music Jeanne Hourez was awarded the Programming Award by the International Alliance for Women in Music. This prize recognizes performers who have made deliberate, conscious efforts to achieve greater gender equity in their programming by including women/non-binary composers and/or performers.

Part-Time Assistant Professor of Music Jeanne Hourez was invited to give masterclasses and perform recitals in Nevada and Utah during fall break. Dr. Hourez visited the University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Southern Utah University, and Snow College. Her recital program, dedicated to women composers, included pieces by Ania Vu, Mel Bonis, Marguerite Canal, Marie Jaell, and Agathe Backer-Grondahl.