D-Composed Gives

This group of changemakers is presently purposeful, creating their own rules around access and reimagining safe, culturally-based spaces that reflect the Black experience. Out in the world, African-Americans make up only 2.4% of American orchestras, and two-thirds of orchestra repertoire still primarily features compositions from deceased white males*. Meanwhile, D-Composed is 100% composed of Black musicians, and the repertoire exclusively features the works of Black composers, standing firm in its mission. These innovators challenge these statistics by intentionally creating experiences and thematics that appeal to a broad range of interests and identities within the Black community. At a D-Composed program, it’s no surprise to see worlds collide - to hear the sounds of Florence Price in the same program as Solange.