African-Americans fill Orchestra Seats - Slowly

In classical music, African-American singers and conductors have become more visible over the years. But some concert-goers are asking: Where are the black orchestra musicians? Joining us to discuss this disparity is Aaron Dworkin, founder and president of the Sphinx Organization. The Sphinx Organization is a Detroit-based organization which hosts an annual competition devoted to increasing participation of African-American and Latino string players in the orchestra field. The organization has its inaugural gala concert at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday evening, featuring top alumni from its seven-year history.
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