Next Movement PA CultureCheck participants

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By Abby Rolland The days when The Presser Foundation hosts its Next Movement Idea Forum are some of my favorites. Getting to meet, plan, and curate an event with others – whether they be music organizations that the Foundation supports, companies that can provide services or assistance to nonprofits, or regional, membership organizations that conduct…

Orchestrating Diversity: Community Engagement and Cultural Sensitivity in Concert Programming

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By Sepehr Pirasteh, Graduate Music Fellow  In the ever-evolving landscape of the music field, there’s a growing recognition of the need to diversify concert programs and decolonize our musical repertoire. But how can we effectively navigate this complex terrain? Community engagement emerges as a pivotal strategy in this endeavor. The Presser Foundation hosted a Next…