Founder Sylvia Glickman, an accomplished pianist, composer and music publishing executive. She was also Artist-in Residence, founding Director of the Chamber Music Program and Associate Professor of Music at Haverford, 1967-1987. The Hildegard Institute promotes the music of women composers, past and present. The Institute also supports the Hildegard Chamber Players, an ensemble devoted to performing music by women composers on their eclectic programs.