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June 2, 2021
Differing Abilities
Being an inclusive organization includes finding ways to serve audiences of differing abilities. Many orchestras are exploring ways to provide sensory-friendly concerts, neuro-diverse programming, and performances that address physical challenges such as visual and hearing impairments.
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June 1, 2021
Sexual Harassment Prevention
The League of American Orchestras encourages its members to follow best practices in preventing sexual harassment and in responding to claims. Toward this end, below are some resources.
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June 1, 2021
Gender Equity
While American orchestras have achieved great strides in gender equality over the past few decades, there is still work to be done to promote equity and to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination, particularly against women of color.
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June 1, 2021
Inclusive Boards and Governance
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June 1, 2021
Building Diverse and Equitable Teams
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June 1, 2021
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Artistic Resources
Orchestras often act as gatekeepers in terms of who gets to perform music, who gets to hear music, and whose music is performed. Though some may believe that this selection process is based only on the pure ideals of artistry and talent, history shows that this is not actually the case. It is important to think about criteria and who gets excluded because of traditional practices.
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June 1, 2021
Making the Case for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Organizations are most effective when their work is governed and delivered by people who represent the diversity of the communities they serve. Diverse workforces make organizations more competitive, make them utilize resources more effectively, and allow them to fulfill their mission effectively.
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June 1, 2021
Antiracism Definitions and Context
A click-through summary outlining the need and value of antiracism work, key terms and definitions, and the history of systematic racism in orchestras.
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June 1, 2021
Race Equity – What is Antiracism and Why is it Important to Orchestras?
Racism is present and powerful in American society today. While many of us who are White may believe that the overt racism of the slavery and “separate but equal” eras is behind us, those of us who are of color know that it is not. The racism of history bleeds through to the present, whether conscious or not, and exists in the very structures of our society--including orchestras. In order to overcome this history, we must all be consciously and internationally antiracist.
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May 20, 2021
Catalyst Fund Grant Recipients
Since the program launched in 2019, the League of American Orchestras has awarded grants to 49 U.S. orchestras to help strengthen understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and transform organizational culture.