Black History Month 2015
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The 'Afro-American' Symphony
William Grant Still’s "Afro-American" Symphony was the first work by a black composer to be performed by a major orchestra. This week we walk through this composition. Feb 14, 2015
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About William Grant Still
William Grant Still was known as the Dean of African-American composers. Learn about his life and music and listen to his daughter recall memories of her famous father. Feb 7, 2015
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American Orchestras Grapple With Lack of Diversity
Just over four percent of their musicians are African-American and Latino and when it comes to orchestra boards and CEOs, the numbers are even starker: only one percent. Feb 6, 2015
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Timeline: A History of Black Classical Musicians
A long history of black involvement with the concert hall precedes contemporary developments. View our timeline, which includes more than 200 years worth of events. Jan 31, 2013
