2021
Virtual Conference & Collegiate Partner Program
November 11, 2021
We invite music program directors and recruiters to join us for facilitated discussion around creating more ethical and equitable admission and audition practices.
This year, our goal is to not only create individual action plans, but work with our cohort to create a shareable plan that will set a national standard for a more equitable and ethical system.
Calida N. Jones, Keynote Speaker
Calida N. Jones is an accomplished musician, social justice advocate, and educator with more than 20 years of experience in performance planning, workshop and curriculum development, volunteerism, project management, and teaching in private and public institutions. Working with arts and cultural organizations across the nation, she has led efforts in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and access. Passionate about intentional purposeful teaching and community engagement, her personal mission is to ensure that children with limited resources have access to musical opportunities and activities. She is also committed to correlating the art of teaching to life skills and community building.
Student Speakers/Performers:
Raul Dominguez
Current student at the University of Colorado Boulder
Future of Music Faculty Fellowship at Cleveland Institute of Music
Nick Daly
Current student at the University of Michigan
Winner of Playbill’s Search for a Star Competition
Nora Segura-Barpal
Music Inclusion Coalition, Executive Director | Co-Founder
Nora Segura-Barpal graduated from New York University with her M.A. in May 2020. After graduating, she co-founded the Music Inclusion Coalition (MIC) in order to address inequities in collegiate music programs. In May 2021 she moved to San Francisco where she is currently Director of Individual Giving for New Conservatory Theatre Center.
By Joining Us You Also Gain:
Resources
We’re creating resources around recording practices that can be shared on your audition pages
Comprehensive recording resources for every instrument family
Facilitating the move to virtual auditions and more equitable practices
Providing support as we collectively reimagine audition practices in a post-pandemic world; We’re focused on building for the future
Connection
We use our platform to connect students with music programs that are actively trying to support and include them
Check-ins with our collegiate partners throughout the year - We’ll bring our partners together throughout the year so you have the opportunity to work through any challenges that come up together
This year we plan to host roundtable and panel discussion with our collegiate partners
We’ve partnered with NAfME to reach more high school teachers and students
Visibility
Your logo on our website showcasing your commitment to having these conversations and being leaders in changing practices
Features on our social media around the work you are doing to create inclusion and accessibility
We are here to support and promote your work