Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe in the power of music to connect people and create a positive impact in the world around us. We strive to cultivate an inclusive space in classical music by supporting artists who believe in creating, presenting, and performing innovative and diverse programming. We believe in centering all diverse perspectives and amplifying historically underrepresented communities to enrich a vibrant cultural landscape. We identify the importance of embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral parts of our mission.  

We commit to fostering and offering an anti-racist and anti-discrimination environment in which artists from every background can create and express themselves with authenticity, dignity, and joy. We pledge to create, communicate, and implement an actionable DEI plan with appropriate, measurable, and achievable goals focused on our roster artists, staff, board, and audience. We will communicate transparently about our strategic roadmap and timeline for achieving our vision by Fall 2023. We will freely evaluate all aspects of our environment, plan, and progress as we forge paths toward greater fairness and opportunity within classical music. 

DIVERSITY: 

Diversity means all the ways that people are different, be it gender, gender identity, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, disabilities, neurodiversity, socioeconomic status, age, religion, location, or veteran status. 

EQUITY: 

Equity stands for fairness and justice in the way that people are treated. This translates as impartiality and equal access when it comes to processes, programs, opportunities, and advancement. Removing inequities helps us all reach our full potential.  

INCLUSION: 

Inclusion means that everyone has a sense of belonging, and that everyone feels like they can participate. Inclusive environments are those in which differences are embraced and supported and people feel like they can be their true selves. 

OUR VALUES: 

Excellence, Creativity, Trust, Authenticity, Innovation, Service, Citizenship, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion