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"Why is jazz no longer part of the pop scene? Hancock: 'Cause it's not the music that matters anymore. People don’t care anymore about the music itself they care about who makes it. The public is more interested in celebrities and how a particular artist is more famous than music. The way audiences relate to music has changed. He no longer has a transcendental connection to music and its quality. he just wants to glam Jazz doesn't want part of it. Do you know why ? It's neither about humility nor arrogance nor a "we don't want to be famous, we're undercover" position. None of that. Jazz is about the human soul, not the appearance. Jazz has values, it learns to live. the moment, work together and most importantly respect each other. When musicians come together to play together, you have to respect and understand what each other is doing. Jazz in particular is an international language that represents freedom because of its roots in slavery. It makes people feel good about themselves. ” Herbie Hancock JAZZ IN MARCIAC 2017

"Why is jazz no longer part of the pop scene? Hancock: 'Cause it's not the music that matters anymore. People don’t care anymore about the music itself they care about who makes it. The public is more interested in celebrities and how a particular artist is more famous than music. The way audiences relate to music has changed. He no longer has a transcendental connection to music and its quality. he just wants to glam Jazz doesn't want part of it. Do you know why ? It's neither about humility nor arrogance nor a "we don't want to be famous, we're undercover" position. None of that. Jazz is about the human soul, not the appearance. Jazz has values, it learns to live. the moment, work together and most importantly respect each other. When musicians come together to play together, you have to respect and understand what each other is doing. Jazz in particular is an international language that represents freedom because of its roots in slavery. It makes people feel good about themselves. ” Herbie Hancock JAZZ IN MARCIAC 2017

48% of the U.S. population doesn't feel welcome in the classical music world. This will never change, unless we can get our loyal audiences to understand that it is their responsibility to help Outsiders feel welcome. But also—too many of our rituals stem from 19th century exclusionary ideals that make Outsiders feel marginalized and less than. It’s time to trade the implicit expectations for explicit guidelines. What would that look like when it comes to the implicit expectations around applause? What if we reserved one section in the concert hall for those who feel moved to respond to music in real time—and another for those who prefer to wait til the end? #artsmarketing #audiencedevelopment #artsadministration

"Why is jazz no longer part of the pop scene? Hancock: 'Cause it's not the music that matters anymore. People don’t care anymore about the music itself they care about who makes it. The public is more interested in celebrities and how a particular artist is more famous than music. The way audiences relate to music has changed. He no longer has a transcendental connection to music and its quality. he just wants to glam Jazz doesn't want part of it. Do you know why ? It's neither about humility nor arrogance nor a "we don't want to be famous, we're undercover" position. None of that. Jazz is about the human soul, not the appearance. Jazz has values, it learns to live. the moment, work together and most importantly respect each other. When musicians come together to play together, you have to respect and understand what each other is doing. Jazz in particular is an international language that represents freedom because of its roots in slavery. It makes people feel good about themselves. ” Herbie Hancock JAZZ IN MARCIAC 2017

"Why is jazz no longer part of the pop scene? Hancock: 'Cause it's not the music that matters anymore. People don’t care anymore about the music itself they care about who makes it. The public is more interested in celebrities and how a particular artist is more famous than music. The way audiences relate to music has changed. He no longer has a transcendental connection to music and its quality. he just wants to glam Jazz doesn't want part of it. Do you know why ? It's neither about humility nor arrogance nor a "we don't want to be famous, we're undercover" position. None of that. Jazz is about the human soul, not the appearance. Jazz has values, it learns to live. the moment, work together and most importantly respect each other. When musicians come together to play together, you have to respect and understand what each other is doing. Jazz in particular is an international language that represents freedom because of its roots in slavery. It makes people feel good about themselves. ” Herbie Hancock JAZZ IN MARCIAC 2017

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“48% of the U.S. population doesn't feel welcome in the classical music world.” Thank you to Ruth Hartt for sharing this data point. I have a few thoughts on this. There are several reasons why 48% of the U.S. population may not feel welcome in the classical music world. -Classical music has historically been associated with elitism and exclusivity, which create barriers for individuals from historically unrecognized and excluded backgrounds. -The cost/time/accessibility of attending concerts, the lack of representation of different cultures and perspectives in programming, and the perception of classical music as unrelatable to communities contributes to feelings of exclusion. -The historically and present-day exclusion of musicians, conductors, and composers from marginalized backgrounds in the classical music industry further perpetuates a lack of inclusivity. When individuals do not see themselves reflected on stage or in leadership positions, they may feel that their voices and experiences are not valued or welcomed. This lack of representation contributes to a limited range of perspectives and narratives being showcased in classical music, which continues to perpetuate systemic inequities across the field. -Going even deeper, classical music education and training requires significant resources and access to specialized institutions or private instruction. This creates barriers for individuals from marginalized communities who may not have the same opportunities to pursue classical music education or exposure. -The lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and practices within educational institutions and orchestras further perpetuate these inequalities. Addressing these issues requires a multifaceted approach. It involves marketing, communicating, and promoting DEI across all areas of the organization, actively seeking out and supporting musicians, conductors, and composers from historically unrecognized and excluded backgrounds, making concerts and events more affordable and accessible, expanding classical music education initiatives, and guiding staff and leadership to truly understand WHY this is important. By actively working towards a more equitable and inclusive environment, the classical music world can begin to break down barriers and ensure that everyone feels valued and represented. This is not impossible. Is it difficult?  Of course, it is. But there are amazing DEI minded people and organizations engaging in the work. Y’all remember the title of the post, right? “48% of the U.S. population doesn't feel welcome in the classical music world.” Let’s work to change this. Respectfully, Dr. Roque Diaz #DEI #ClassicalMusicOrganizationsCanChange #NotImpossible #WhatIsYourWhy #DownWithClassicalMusicPolice