In 2019, I am still considered a "diverse" composer - because I'm female.
Composer and teacher, Heather Hoefle says "amazingly, in the composition world, being female still counts as 'diverse'." While shaking my head, I completely agree! This must change. For our girls, *and* our boys. Music vendors will push wonderful music at you that is written primarily by one demographic. Be the change!
Institute for Composer Diversity
The Composer Diversity Database is critical to the work I do. The children I teach come from all corners of the globe, and they *all* need to be able to imagine themselves in all roles in the music world, including composition. I draw from this database multiple times per year and encourage other directors to do the same.
Rob Deemer and Christian Michael Folk have done unimaginable amounts of work on these projects and their work deserves attention.
Rob Deemer and Christian Michael Folk have done unimaginable amounts of work on these projects and their work deserves attention.
ColorFULL Music
Australian composer, Jodie Blackshaw curates an amazing website championing composers from all walks of life and varied demographics. I promise you'll learn something new here!
Programming Resources from Alex Shapiro
Composer, Alex Shapiro has an entire page devoted to resources for programming diversity.
