The Detroit Symphony has announced the retirements of five of its musicians next month, including its principal bassoon. Robert Williams has been in the job since 1974 and previously served in the same post with the major orchestras of Winnipeg, … » Read

The deadline to apply for Opera America’s IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) grants is fast approaching. Composer/librettists who identify as African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and/or Native American (ALAANA) and who can demonstrate … » Read

A new study reports that the coronavirus pandemic has cost New York City’s cultural institutions $550bn in lost revenue and unanticipated expenses. A survey sponsored by Americans for the Arts, the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA),and … » Read

The Detroit-based Sphinx Organization, with a stated mission of “transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts,” has announced three recipients of the 2021 Medal of Excellence. The award, which includes a $50,000 … » Read

What do darkened houses mean for labor unions? “To say that this is an existential crisis is probably an understatement,” Adam Krauthamer, president of Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians, tells Crain’s . The … » Read

Marian Anderson House, the home she purchased in 1924 and in which she lived and hosted numerous Black musicians restricted from performing in “white” venues, is in danger of closing--permanently. Placed on the National Registry of … » Read

 Be sure to also check the New York Foundation for the Arts list of Emergency Grants, and keep in mind that independent contractors can be eligible for aid from the Payroll Protection Program , see page 2 under III, section 1 A, (top of … » Read

In a surprise move, the Trump administration reversed plans, announced on July 6, to deport foreign students whose coursework was moved entirely online due to the pandemic. Previously, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which oversees … » Read

David Fisk, executive director of the Richmond Symphony for nearly two decades, is to be the next president and CEO of the Charlotte Symphony, starting August 31. He succeeds Mary Deissler, who left a year ago after three years in the job. The … » Read

Although the US federal government’s health agencies have issued  muddled messages about the dangers adhering to choral singing during the pandemic, most scientists urge choristers,  “Don’t do it!” Now, many … » Read