In 1906, almost a century ago, a group of Los Angeles women active
in the musical Arts, banded together to give support to each other as they
widened their musical horizons. The
group was named The Dominant Club of Los Angeles.
Now a century later, our women are foremost as soloists, composers,
musicians in orchestras and choirs and conductors of exceptional reputation.
The
membership includes performing musicians as well as musicologists and outstanding
educators. We have women new to the
professional world, women retired, and we have outstanding women artists
who have been elected to and have accepted Honorary membership as Dominant
members. Our historical records
are now kept in the Huntington LibraryArchives as one of the outstanding
and unique organizations of Los Angeles.
The
regular membership is by nomination and invitation based on recognized excellence
in a particular discipline and by the personal association with at least
three members of the Dominant Club.
Women who choose to accept the invitation of membership become a
part of the almost century-long tradition of celebrating and honoring outstanding
women musicians now in the Southern California area.
Members are offered the opportunity to try out new works or recital
programs to an informed audience in advance of professional engagements
elsewhere. There is an annual
banquet and formal concert given in April.
This affair is a longstanding event and members invite other professional
colleagues, friends and family to enjoy the evening.
