Celebrating Connie Converse ’46

Mount Holyoke College will host “Talkin’ Like You,” a special event honoring the life and legacy of alum Connie Converse ’46, who was a pioneering songwriter. This event will take place Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 8 to 10 pm in Pratt Music Hall’s McCulloch Auditorium on campus.

”Talkin’ Like You” will feature a book discussion, concert and conversation celebrating Converse’s contributions to music. Biographer Howard Fishman will lead the discussion. He is the author of “To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse,” which was published in 2023. The event will also showcase performances by several musicians, including Miriam Piilonen and Mount Holyoke Lecturer in Music Ben Geyer, Voice Instructor Sarah Callinan, Associate Professor of Music Adeline Mueller and alum Sarah Smith FP’23. The Odyssey Bookshop will host a book signing after the program.

Recognized as a trailblazing composer and singer-songwriter, Converse has earned posthumous acclaim for the depth and originality of her work. Her connection to Mount Holyoke adds a unique dimension to her story, making the upcoming event a meaningful tribute to her enduring influence.

This event is free and open to the public. Guests can attend in person or virtually via Zoom. For virtual participation, please register online.