Press Coverage

“Save Our Stages” Act included in U.S. COVID-19 relief package
The Violin Channel
December 22, 2020

Gifted and Black: Kansas City’s performing artists strive toward new levels of equality
The Independent
December 2020

2021 Ford Musician Awards for Excellence in Community Service applications now open
Senza Sordino
December 2020

How arts philanthropy changed in 2020
San Francisco Classical Voice
November 23, 2020

Women have made great strides in classical music. So why do imbalances persist?
The Dallas Morning News
October 28, 2020

Possibilities for progress
The Peabody Post
October 17, 2020

Stages sit dark as US performance world struggles with cancelled seasons
Agence France-Presse
October 17, 2020

What happens to the musicians when the orchestra music stops?
The Wall Street Journal
October 14, 2020

Women conductors are the rule, not the exception, at a new classical event
NPR
October 2, 2020

Touching lives with El Paso Symphony Orchestra’s Tocando
El Paso Inc.
September 25, 2020

Interview with Jesse Rosen, part 2
Musical America
August 31, 2020

Lexington Philharmonic taking its act on the road — literally on the street to you
Lexington Herald Leader
August 28, 2020

Ezinma’s debut single fuses classical, hip-hop for unity in diversity
Forbes
August 28, 2020

One to one: Jesse Rosen
Musical America
August 27, 2020

DSO set to perform live from Orchestra Hall for fall season
Crain’s Detroit
August 25, 2020

Empty classrooms, studios and stages: In the covid-19 era, an arts education requires an even greater leap of faith
Washington Post
August 20, 2020

 “The ‘canon’ is racist”: How a collective of Black musicians are exposing racism in the classical music community
Grammy.com
August 18, 2020

Concepts to further inclusivity
Senza Sordino
August 2020

Las Vegas Philharmonic Guild earns national recognition
KTNV Las Vegas
August 12, 2020

Six artists of color make their mark in classical music — an industry where diversity is lacking
Chicago Sun-Times
August 10, 2020

Classical music attracts older audiences. Good.
New York Times
August 6, 2020

Creating an anti-racist world
The Ensemble
August 2020

‘Our voice matters’: Promoting female composers in classical music
Christian Science Monitor
July 29, 2020

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra receives two grants to help equity, diversity and inclusion
St. Louis
July 27, 2020

Symphony Tacoma Voices releases virtual choir production in support of racial justice
The Suburban Times
July 27, 2020

Equality or equity: Orchestral auditions should be more ‘blind,’ not less
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 26, 2020

Latinos buscan cambiar realidad en las orquestas de Estados Unidos
Telemundo
July 18, 2020

That sound you’re hearing is classical music’s long overdue reckoning with racism
Washington Post
July 16, 2020

To make orchestras more diverse, end blind auditions
New York Times
July 16, 2020

The arts are big business — and in real trouble
WQXR
July 15, 2020

Commentary: Black classical musicians and organizations need your support
The Post and Courier
June 25, 2020

Lessons from virtual conferences
Sharps & Flatirons
June 24, 2020

Orchestras, classical music programs working toward more diversity in the concert hall, leadership roles
Chicago Sun-Times
June 23, 2020

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra grant
SDPB Radio
June 16, 2020

Olympia Symphony ensembles to deliver live graduation or patriotic tunes to your home
The Olympian
June 11, 2020

Classical organizations observe #TheShowMustBePaused
San Francisco Classical Voice
June 2, 2020

The Fall of Autumn: live performance producers are giving up on 2020
New York Times
May 24, 2020

How arts companies navigate the unknown
San Francisco Classical Voice
May 15, 2020

ASO announces Edgar Herrera is new executive director
MyEasternShoreMD
May 13, 2020

Heather Noonan One to One:Fighting to make arts part of the nation’s infrastructure
Musical America
April 23, 2020

As virus threatens orchestras, trade group taps a new leader
New York Times
April 3, 2020

Simon Woods to head the League of American Orchestras
Musical America
April 3, 2020

Ex-LA Phil chief lands top US orchestral job
Slipped Disc
April 3, 2020

Simon Woods chosen as League of American Orchestras next leader
ArtsJOURNAL
April 3, 2020

No gigs. No income. Shuttered concert halls leave Boston’s classical music community reeling
Boston Globe
March 26, 2020

Unprecedented Cancellations and Postponements Affecting Boise Arts Community
Boise Weekly
March 18, 2020

For Artists and Creatives, Here’s a Guide to Staying Afloat During Covid-19
BK Reader
March 17, 2020

No longer interim, Mélisse Brunet is Philharmonic conductor
Time’s Leader
February 11, 2020

It’s Time to Talk About Classical Music’s Diversity Problem
Medium
February 10, 2020

New York Philharmonic begins premiering work of 19 female composers
The Wall Street Journal
February 6, 2020

Prominent Malian Musician alleges that TSA destroyed his instrument
NPR Music
February 6, 2020

‘I’m the ultimate freelancer’: Quad-City Symphony double bassist performed with Lizzo at Grammys
Quad-City Times
February 4, 2020

What do Amazon, Google and Salesforce have in common? In-house music groups
The Wall Street Journal
January 27, 2020

Millions to be spent on city students to get more into classical music
WBAL Radio
January 24, 2020

Chicago’s Youth Orchestra rides Winged Creatures to Sunday’s Grammys
Third Coast Review
January 22, 2020

Concert review: PSO program favors variety over unity
Press Herald
January 20, 2020

APAP Awards honor the League, Ping Chong, Emil King
Musical America
January 14, 2020

L.A. Chamber Orchestra hires its new executive director from the Vermont Symphony
Los Angeles Times
January 7, 2020

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra seeks to get back in the black in 2020
Indianapolis Business Journal
January 3, 2020

Music changes lives
Utah Business
January 3, 2020

Portland Symphony Orchestra presents the world premiere of a piece with ties to Maine
Sun Journal
December 31, 2019

10 must meet music trailblazers at the NAMM Show
College Magazine
December 27, 2019

Shuffle: Orchestrating a diverse classical music world
WKSU
December 12, 2019

What you can do today to help artist immigration
The Clyde Fitch Report
December 12, 2019

Settling the score: women conductors talk about the slow road to equality
Billboard
December 10, 2019

Savannah Philharmonic ringing in holiday season with latest ‘Spectacular’
Do Savannah
December 4, 2019

“Without judgment”: For an afternoon, sensory-friendly symphony made all feel at home
Daily Press
November 21, 2019

Naples Philharmonic finishes off a full plate of new work, Beethoven and a Rachmaninoff swan song
Naples Daily News
November 20, 2019

It’s Harpo’s Harp paired with piano in concerto debut
Classical Voice North America
November 19, 2019

What attracts the Minnesota Orchestra to overseas tours? It’s not the money
Star Tribune
November 8, 2019

Dallas Opera, Dallas Symphony are cultivating musical careers for women
Dallas News
November 3, 2019

Virginia Symphony Orchestra offers sensory-friendly concert
WAVY
October 29, 2019

Olympia Symphony begins the music director search process by calling for the community to participate
Thurston Talk
October 25, 2019

A natural fit of music and art
New York Times
October 23, 2019

Anne Parsons: Detroit Symphony Orchestra gets strong revival
The Detroit News
October 22, 2019

Orchestras try a twist on the wall of sound
Wall Street Journal 
October 20, 2019

Arts center leader Travis receives national honor
Midland Daily News
October 11, 2019

L.A. Phil names a longtime insider, Chad Smith, as its new CEO
Los Angeles Times
October 1, 2019

Meet the Bozeman Symphony music director candidates: Stefan Sanders
KBZK Bozeman News
September 17, 2019

New York Philharmonic taps ‘infulencers’ to lure millennials
Wall Street Journal
September 14, 2019

Collaboration epitomizes Robert Spano’s legacy with the ASO
AJC.com
September 4, 2019

Musical instruments to be exempt from restrictions on heavily trafficked rosewood
NPR
August 27,2019

St. Louis Symphony aims to attract new audiences with lower prices, new policies
St. Louis Public Radio
August 21, 2019

Around Town
Canton Repository
August 5, 2019

Music and history combine at Civil War event
Toledo Blade
July 25, 2019

Albany Symphony on the move for 2019-20 season
AlbanyHerald.com
July 23, 2019

Virginia Symphony Orchestra gets $80,000 grant to hold sensory-friendly concerts
The Virginian-Pilot
July 23, 2019

$150k to the SPCO
MINNPOST
July 19, 2019

In the age of #MeToo, Baltimore’s small performing arts groups grapple with sexual misconduct allegations
The Baltimore Sun
July 18, 2019

Cleveland Orchestra receives Futures Fund grant
Patch.com
July 14, 2019

TSO to receive League of American Orchestras Futures Fund grant
Toledo.com
July 12, 2019

Cleveland Orchestra receives grant
Crain’s Cleveland Business
July 12, 2019

Crucifixion Resurrection: Nine Souls A-Traveling, a modern age requiem
I Care If You Listen
July 5, 2019

Can Baltimore save Its world-class orchestra?
The New York Times
July 1, 2019

Orchestras engage LGBTQ audience
OUTTAKE MEDIA
June 13, 2109

Grant will help Grand Rapids Symphony diversify audience
MLive
June 12, 2019

Jesse Rosen to step down as CEO of Orchestra League
Musical America (paywall)
June 4, 2019

League Of American Orchestras CEO discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the field
Nashville Public Radio
June 3, 2019

Orchestral musicians recognized for community commitments
Musical America (paywall)
May 10, 2019

Hartford Symphony Orchestra stages a comeback at 75
Hartford Business
May 6, 2019

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra launches NJSO Colton Fellowship for musicians from underrepresented communities
New Jersey Stage
April 22, 2019

Musicians give back
Miami Herald
April 11, 2019

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s talent development program celebrates 25 years
CBS46
April 9, 2019

A Composer’s final work contains ‘Visions’ of an American master
New York Times
April 5, 2019

Shaking up the symphony
Southwest The Magazine
April 1, 2019

“Wind of Many Voices” With Ted Wiprud And Delta David Gier
SDPB Radio
March 22, 2019

Music Review: Young composers create magical evening in EarShot concert
Herald Tribune
March 17, 2019

Young composers get exposure in Sarasota Orchestra’s ‘EarShot’ concert
Herald Tribune
March 9, 2019

Advancing Diversity
Senza Sordino
March 8, 2019

Put these March events on your arts and culture radar
Crain’s Cleveland Business
March 1, 2019

Diversity critical to survival of classical music field
The Baltimore Sun
March 1, 2019

ASU alumnus and grant recipient aims to open more pathways for musicians of color
The State Press
February 28, 2019

Joan Tower Awarded League’s Gold Baton
Musical America (paywall)
February 28, 2019

Composer Joan Tower Awarded League of American Orchestra’s ‘Gold Baton’ Prize
The Violin Channel
February 27, 2019

A Tempo: New Diversity Initiatives for Operas and Orchestras
WWFM
February 14, 2019

“Healing Through Music” program continues to comfort people
Your News Now
February 13, 2019

Program giving kids of color a shot in classical music marks milestone
Atlanta Journal Constitution
February 8, 2019

New LSO chamber format funded by League of American Orchestras
Lubbock Avalnachce-Journal
February 4, 2019

Black History Month: African American musicians encouraged to apply for Pittsburgh Symphony fellowship 
Pittsburgh City Paper
February 3, 2019

Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness Through Music
New York Times
January 29, 2019

A Fund to Advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Orchestras
Grantmakers in the Arts
January 24, 2019

New diversity grants available from Orchestra League, OPERA America
Musical America (paywall)
January 10, 2019

Spanish native and cellist is new Billings Symphony Orchestra and Chorale executive director
Billings Gazette
January 2, 2019