June 2, 2021

League Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs

April 3, 2024

EDI Data Hub

The League of American Orchestras EDI Data Hub tracks the impact of the orchestra field’s equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) work over time, and supports our collective efforts to accelerate change.

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.

June 2, 2021

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: LGBTQIA+

These resources help orchestras build an open and inclusive culture for people of all sexual orientations.

April 3, 2024

Board Diversity

From a low starting point, BIPOC representation on orchestra boards doubled between 2014 and 2024. Gender parity was maintained throughout the decade 2014-2024, but the representation of women and non-binary individuals was highest in smaller to medium budget organizations.

June 1, 2021

Building Diverse and Equitable Teams

April 3, 2024

Musician Diversity

The decade 2014-2024 saw little progress towards improving the very low representation of Black musicians, and only modest increases for other BIPOC groups.