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barakvesh t1_iqw5s59 wrote

In your time as a performer and teacher, have you noticed any demographic trends in leadership, performers or audiences?

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MainlyMozartSD OP t1_iqw6cz2 wrote

With performers it's pretty clear. In the past few decades, Asian musicians (including myself) have come to dominate the ranks of string players (not so much with winds and brass). When I was in school, however, it was more Korean and Japanese players, whereas now it's trending more and more towards Chinese students.

With the new emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion however, I expect that we'll see more and more trends towards minorities that traditionally haven't necessarily been a part of classical music.

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seanslaysean t1_iqwurgu wrote

Why would that be off the top of your head? Any other examples from other instrument sections?

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