MacIntosh Ballroom
United States
Dr. Coursey presents her Sleeping Beauties project, which revives overlooked piano works by women composers through recordings and performances. This lecture-recital features piano music by women of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Alongside performances, Dr. Coursey will present her research into the composers’ lives, writings, and how they used music to communicate and express ideas without words. Join us to explore women's contributions to classical music, and discover a side of history you may have never heard before!
Dr. Sandra Coursey, known professionally as Keytress, is a pianist, composer, and independent music educator dedicated to expanding the boundaries of piano pedagogy and performance and uncovering the forgotten voices of women in music history. As a composer, Keytress creates pedagogical piano music that is both engaging and artistically rich, ensuring that students of all levels have access to quality repertoire. Through Keytress.com, she curates and distributes her original compositions, helping shape the future of piano education. Her music is featured in the Piano Music Database, and her growing collection of works continues to inspire students and teachers alike.