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How are beauty, truth and goodness fundamentally linked to the universal values of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Daniel Asia, president of The Center for American Culture and Ideas, sat down with us to share how they promote American intellectual engagement. He explains, “We also believe that all politics is downstream of culture. If you do not understand the arts, you will not understand the relationship between culture and politics. People who are elevated by the arts will come to politics with a different sensibility than those who are not. Most importantly, it gives more and greater meaning to their lives.” https://bit.ly/3OBHpJY

Check out this interview with the amazing Dr. Angela M. Wellman, PhD!

‼️Please take a moment to read the Black Orchestral Network’s call to action “Dear American Orchestras Part II” focused on tenure reform including 10 steps towards equity in the tenure process. I firmly believe that Gen X can end these long established practices that have been harmful with the goal to create a better working environment for the generations that follow. I refuse to believe in common statements like “this process is horrible but it is the best process we have”. We should and MUST reevaluate practices that have been in place for over 30 years. We as musicians need to care for ourselves and our colleagues and establish an updated process that is beneficial to musicians. We as administrators need to make this a priority for our orgs, which includes aligning the Board and/or Music Director with these shared values. Please take a moment to read the open letter. If you have questions, feel free to to share them on the Black Orchestral Network page and/or join the Community Conversation that will be held tomorrow (Monday) at 7:30pm ET virtually. #dayofsolidarity #dearamericanorchestras #advocacy #protest #solidarity #equity https://lnkd.in/eXg5cEXw

Esteemed Women Ensemble Conductors, In the world of music, you stand as luminous beacons, guiding aspiring female conductors through a path traditionally dominated by men. You are not just conductors; you are trailblazers, shaping the future with your extraordinary talent and leadership. A glance at scholastic ensembles unveils a compelling statistic—61% of these ensembles are comprised of talented females. Yet, when it comes to honor ensembles at state and national levels, an even more empowering figure emerges—67% of these prestigious groups members are females. Shouldn't the conductors of these honor ensembles, then, reflect this significant majority? Ladies, let's embrace this challenge together. Seize the opportunity to showcase your talent and experience by completing a profile on https://lnkd.in/eA8xNCWV. Your story, your dedication, and your artistry can ignite the spark that inspires the next generation of brilliant women conductors. Cheers to breaking barriers and conducting symphonies of change!

Esteemed Women Ensemble Conductors, In the world of music, you stand as luminous beacons, guiding aspiring female conductors through a path traditionally dominated by men. You are not just conductors; you are trailblazers, shaping the future with your extraordinary talent and leadership. A glance at scholastic ensembles unveils a compelling statistic—61% of these ensembles are comprised of talented females. Yet, when it comes to honor ensembles at state and national levels, an even more empowering figure emerges—67% of these prestigious groups members are females. Shouldn't the conductors of these honor ensembles, then, reflect this significant majority? Ladies, let's embrace this challenge together. Seize the opportunity to showcase your talent and experience by completing a profile on https://lnkd.in/eA8xNCWV. Your story, your dedication, and your artistry can ignite the spark that inspires the next generation of brilliant women conductors. Cheers to breaking barriers and conducting symphonies of change!

Esteemed Women Ensemble Conductors, In the world of music, you stand as luminous beacons, guiding aspiring female conductors through a path traditionally dominated by men. You are not just conductors; you are trailblazers, shaping the future with your extraordinary talent and leadership. A glance at scholastic ensembles unveils a compelling statistic—61% of these ensembles are comprised of talented females. Yet, when it comes to honor ensembles at state and national levels, an even more empowering figure emerges—67% of these prestigious groups members are females. Shouldn't the conductors of these honor ensembles, then, reflect this significant majority? Ladies, let's embrace this challenge together. Seize the opportunity to showcase your talent and experience by completing a profile on https://lnkd.in/eA8xNCWV. Your story, your dedication, and your artistry can ignite the spark that inspires the next generation of brilliant women conductors. Cheers to breaking barriers and conducting symphonies of change!

I have 2 links to share with you on the last day of Black History Month. First, did you know: “Shirley Chisholm was as determined as a politician as she was an educator – the first Black woman elected to Congress, Chisholm served as the director of a daycare center for many years before joining the US House of Representatives for New York.” You can learn more about Shirley and 9 additional unsung Black heroes here: https://lnkd.in/epy6EEEk Secondly, Knowledge is power. Ignorance is the enemy. There are an incredible number of things about Black history that were SO IMPACTFUL to American history that were glossed over or not mentioned at all during my k-12 education. Unfortunately, those things are still glossed over and unrecognized across the US today. This linked article includes resources for teaching your children about Black History Month divided by grade level. Take a moment to learn something new, to recognize someone new. Then, take a moment to teach someone in your life something new too.

If you're looking to educate yourself and support locally black owned businesses this Juneteenth, check out this article with a list of celebration events happening around the Twin Cities today: http://spr.ly/6044gEcAk "Juneteenth should really be a rallying call for all of us to think about the meaning of freedom, particularly regarding African Americans, as well as to the nation and the rest of the world."

I just love the mission of this sponsoring organization, A Tribe for Jazz. They are doing some deeply interdisciplinary work telling the story of jazz as a public good. This panel discussion--Hear Me Out: Democracy, Jazz, and Education-- brought together leaders in jazz advocacy and left me reflecting on what it means to "be the change" first as a human, second as a artist/academic/teacher/advocate.

Esteemed Women Ensemble Conductors, In the world of music, you stand as luminous beacons, guiding aspiring female conductors through a path traditionally dominated by men. You are not just conductors; you are trailblazers, shaping the future with your extraordinary talent and leadership. A glance at scholastic ensembles unveils a compelling statistic—61% of these ensembles are comprised of talented females. Yet, when it comes to honor ensembles at state and national levels, an even more empowering figure emerges—67% of these prestigious groups members are females. Shouldn't the conductors of these honor ensembles, then, reflect this significant majority? Ladies, let's embrace this challenge together. Seize the opportunity to showcase your talent and experience by completing a profile on https://lnkd.in/eA8xNCWV. Your story, your dedication, and your artistry can ignite the spark that inspires the next generation of brilliant women conductors. Cheers to breaking barriers and conducting symphonies of change!