Addressing Transphobia and Inclusion in Classical Music: Part 2
Resources
Books
The Singing Teacher’s Guide to Transgender Voices by Liz Jackson Hearns and Brian Kremer
The Voice Book for Trans and Non Binary People by Matthew Mills and Gillie Stoneham. This book is written by two speech and language pathologists and can be a good starting point.
One Weird Trick, A User’s Guide to Transgender Voice, by Liz Jackson Hearns. Hearns is the co-founder of the Voice Lab in Chicago, a studio aimed at supporting the voices of all students.
Websites
Queering Choir: This is a great general resource on trans voice and choir.
Suggestions for Transgender inclusion in classical music: Xavia Publius. This doctoral thesis is a great resource and has a section on key repertoire and performers.
I’m a transgender composer: What the hell does that mean? This article from trans composer Alex Temple gives insights into their experience as a composer, whether composition is inherently gendered, and discrimination in the field.
Repertoire and Composers
Laura Kaminsky’s, As One. This opera shows Hannah and her transition, as played by both male and female voices.
Southern Comfort, with lyrics by Dan Collins and music by Julianne Wick Davis. This musical explores a group of transgender friends in Georgia and their stories.
A Trans Composer’s Playlist by Alex Temple. This article features a series of different works by trans composers worth watching and listening to! Alex Temple is additionally a trans composer of note.
Wendy Carlos was the first openly trans performer/composer that I encountered growing up. Her most famous album I remember is “Switched On Bach” and her compositions were featured in the films “A Clockwork Orange,” “The Shining,” and “Tron.” She popularized and revolutionized electronic music through her use of the Moog Synthesizer.
Transgender Trailblazing Women of Color: a post from allmusic.org looking at amazing trans women of color in classical music.
11 Transgender and Non Binary Performers You need to Know: from Billboard Magazine