Orchestrating Change by Canton Symphony Orchestra

Canton Symphony Orchestra knows the need for change within the orchestral community. The tradition of classical music has ignored many communities that have contributed to the development and canon of repertoire played in the concert hall. While Canton Symphony is a regional orchestral, change starts at the smallest level. With “Orchestrating Change”, the Canton Symphony Orchestra hopes to facilitate conversations that will make the concert hall a more welcoming place for previously ignored communities as well as create more acceptance and diversity on the stage. GOALS – Be a platform for open discussion about diversity and inclusion in the orchestral community. – Be a platform for Black, Latinx, Asian, female, and LGBTQAI+ musicians, composers and administrators as well as other ignored demographics. – Educate our audience to issues surrounding diversity and inclusion and expose our current patrons to more music by Black, Latinx, female, Asian, and LGBTQAI+ musicians and composers. – Bring new audience to the orchestra by creating a more welcoming community that is reflective of the demographics in our Canton, Ohio community. – Move the CSO forward to programming more diverse music as well as increasing diversity within the organization.