Conductor Diversity
In This SectionBoth racial/ethnic and gender diversity improved significantly during the period 2014-2024, with notable progress made in the representation of all racial/ethnic groups.
By 2024, BIPOC representation among conductors reached 30.3%, nearing comparison with the U.S. population overall, while the representation of women and non-binary individuals reached 29.3%.
This data includes assistant and guest conductors, and music directors.
2024 Snapshot
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2014-2024 Trends
Overall BIPOC representation doubled to reach 30.3%, between 2014 and 2024. The pandemic years saw particularly notable growth in representation across all racial/ethnic groups.
Having remained static from 2006 to 2014, women’s representation increased from 13% to 29.3% (2024).
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The following programs are working to increase the gender diversity of conductors in American orchestras.
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