Slow Progress: U.S. Orchestras Struggle to Increase Black Musicians' Representation.
American orchestras have made progress in hiring more Asian and Latino players over the past decade, but have barely addressed the persistent dearth of Black musicians, according to a new study by the League of American Orchestras. People of color now make up about 21% of orchestra players nationwide, up from 14% in the 2013-14 season, but the share of Black players barely shifted, rising to 2.4% from 1.8%. While there are disagreements over how to address the problem, there is widespread agreement that something needs to be done to promote inclusivity.