Musicians hone their skills at the inaugural National Alliance for Audition Support at New World Symphony.
Courtesy of New World Symphony
June 8, 2018
Celia Almeida
On a recent Wednesday morning at Miami
Beach's Frank Gehry-designed New World Center, a group of 18 string
musicians has gathered for a three-day intensive of lessons, mock
auditions, and performance psychology seminars. After a welcome
breakfast and staff introductions, JT Kane, New World Symphony's dean of
visiting faculty and orchestra manager, leads participants on a brief
tour of the building where they will sharpen their talents over the next
few days. They'll sleep in dorm-style living quarters typically
reserved for New World Symphony fellows during the program.
The participating musicians have earned a spot at the inaugural National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS) initiative, which aims to diversify American orchestras. A 2016 study showed that only 1.8 percent of the nation’s orchestra players are African-American and 2.5 percent are Latinx, making orchestras one of America’s least racially diverse institutions.
The participating musicians have earned a spot at the inaugural National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS) initiative, which aims to diversify American orchestras. A 2016 study showed that only 1.8 percent of the nation’s orchestra players are African-American and 2.5 percent are Latinx, making orchestras one of America’s least racially diverse institutions.
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