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Orchestra Diversity

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Blacks and Latinos account for just 3% of American orchestra musicians. Critics say they’re not being inclusive enough. Today, a debate on racial harmony and political correctness in orchestras with Christopher Orlet from the American Spectator; Justin Davidson, the classical music critic of Newsday; and Dr. Aaron Flagg, a board member at the American Symphony Orchestra League and executive director of the Music Conservatory of Westchester.

Racial Discord By Christopher Orlet
Give us racial harmony by Justin Davidson
American Symphony Orchestra League


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