By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl
Expanding diversity by featuring diverse conductors, clinicians, and composers This article was originally published in the November 2019 teacher edition of In Tune Magazine. “Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.” ~ Stephen R. Covey Since 2001 I have stood on the podium before numerous bands and thought I was enough. I thought the gender diversity I offered as a respected female conductor of secondary bands was significant, and enough for the growth of my musicians, audiences, and colleagues. I was proud to demonstrate that women can equally master the job of band director. I thought this was diversity, but I was wrong. Although I was providing gender diversity on the podium, I was not promoting diversity off the podium. |
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