Despite Efforts, Lack Of Diversity Is Still A Big Problem In America’s Orchestras

African-Americans make up 1.8 percent of orchestras nationwide while Hispanics make up 2.5 percent, according to an industry-wide study. Those statistics inspired several performing arts organizations to form the National Alliance for Audition Support, which prepares talented musicians of color for auditions. Making it past that first hurdle is crucial … Read entire story.

Source: ArtsJournal