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.

Full Agenda

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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.

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Student Speakers/Performers:

 
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Raul Dominguez

Current student at the University of Colorado Boulder

Future of Music Faculty Fellowship at Cleveland Institute of Music

 
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Nick Daly

Current student at the University of Michigan

Winner of Playbill’s Search for a Star Competition

 
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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