02/22/2026
When I began my career, I rarely saw women on the podium. For a long time, it was easy to believe that conducting simply wasn’t a path open to us. Thankfully, that is changing but there is still much work to do.
This March, for Women’s History Month, I’m honored to launch the second year of , a campaign created to celebrate, support, and amplify women conductors around the world.
is about visibility, encouragement, and community. Every time we share a story, a performance, or an image of leadership on the podium, we help expand what the next generation believes is possible.
I invite you to join me and the Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship beginning March 1:
💜 Share a photo or video with a purple baton
💜 Highlight a woman conductor who inspires you
💜 Celebrate moments of leadership, mentorship, and music-making
Post using , tag us, and help pass the baton forward.
Progress happens when we lift one another up. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who continues to support this movement and to the young musicians who remind us why this work matters.
Who will you celebrate this March?
Photo: Brandon Patoc
