Missing Faces from the Orchestra: An Issue of Social Justice?

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2012

Journal / Book Title

Music Educators Journal

Abstract

There is a surprising lack of black and Latino musicians in major orchestras in the United States as well as in other venues for classical music. Similarly, many American high school performing ensembles reflect the same underrepresentation. This article examines the literature on race, socioeconomic factors, and urban teaching and provides suggestions for active intervention on the part of music teachers.

DOI

10.1177/0027432112443263

Journal ISSN / Book ISBN

ISSN: 0027-4321, ESSN: 1945-0087

Published Citation

DeLorenzo, Lisa C. “Missing Faces from the Orchestra: An Issue of Social Justice?” Music Educators Journal, vol. 98, no. 4, June 2012, pp. 39–46.

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