The Presser Foundation grantee AMLA, a music education organization

Classical Music isn’t Dead! But it’s not Flourishing Either… Part III

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The Presser Foundation grantee Artistas y Músicos Latino Americanos (AMLA), a music education organization It’s Not Music Education’s Fault. By Daniel Jackson, Graduate Music Fellow  While public school music education is important for exposing young children to and fostering an understanding of classical music, it cannot reverse the genre’s significant decline in cultural relevance. Historically,…

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…