Community Conversation: newly ratified audition/tenure policies
Curious about orchestras within the industry who have adopted new contract language for audition and tenure practices?
Hear directly from leaders and musicians representing the Detroit, Charlotte and Seattle symphonies on how they are fostering equitable change in tenure and hiring practices.
Hosted by David Norville and Jennifer Arnold with guests:
David Fisk, President and CEO, Charlotte Symphony
Kenneth Thompkins, Principal Trombone and Negotiating Committee Chair, Detroit Symphony
Jennifer Adair, Vice President and General Manager, Seattle Symphony
Community Conversation: Employment in Higher Education
Join us on March 25th for an engaging evening discussing employment in higher education!
Discover valuable tips and insights on interviewing for and securing faculty and staff positions in academia.
Attend a discussion with experienced leaders with an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Community Conversation: “our stories of black history”
Join us for a special Black History Month-themed community conversation hosted by the Black Orchestral Network!
This February, we invite you to share and celebrate the rich tapestry of Black history that shapes our lives and inspires us every day. From iconic figures like Angela Davis, Malcolm X, and Bayard Rustin to the untold stories of unsung heroes and personal narratives, we want to hear it all!
Bring your stories, your memories, and your experiences as we come together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and envision a brighter future. This event is open to all, so mark your calendars and join us for an evening of reflection, connection, and community.
Register today!
Community Conversation: Membership + Call To Action
our first conversation will be held on Monday, January 29 at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT via zoom and will feature the BON steering committee discussing the newly created BON membership as well as our 2024 Call to Action.
Black Music Seen LIVE
Black Music Seen LIVE @SphinxConnect
An intergenerational conversation between orchestra musicians that serves to Tell Our Stories, including what progress they have seen and what still needs to be done.
Black orchestral network 2023 summit
On October 21, with the generous support of the Mellon Foundation and the New York State Council on the Arts, Black Orchestral Network (BON) is excited to host the first BON Summit in New York City!
Centering BON’s continued mission of Telling Our Stories, Lifting Our Voices, and Cultivating Community, the summit will feature change leaders, advocates, and strategists from the orchestral community who are actively engaged in moving the industry forward.
Virtual Community Conversation: The 411 on Tenure
Join us for a much needed conversation about tenure. navigating the process, best practices and the ways in which BON can help.
This conversation is highly recommended for black musicians currently in the orchestra tenure process, those who are auditioning or those who want to learn more.
Registration link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdu-oqzgvG9DEeFH4HVgums5RCn3utCNR
BON Community Conversations: BLACK STUDENT UNIONS
We are excited to host our first conversation with Black STUDENT UNIONS across the country to meet each other, share, and discuss how BON can be helpful in your career growth!
Please join us on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 7:30pm EST via Zoom.
use the google form below to sign up!
BON Community Conversations: Black Orchestra Fellows
We are excited to host our first conversation with Black orchestra fellows across the country to meet each other, share, and discuss how BON can be helpful in your career growth!
Please join us on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 7:30pm EST via Zoom.
use the google form below to sign up!
