“Already, so many organizations and presenters are trying to attract younger and more diverse audiences through programming and unique collaborations ,” she shared during the exclusive interview.
Currently, it’s not uncommon for Alicia Keys or Kendrick Lamar to perform alongside a symphony orchestra, yet African Americans generally aren’t performing in those orchestras themselves.
According to a recent study , less than 2% of musicians in American orchestras are African Americans. The 2014 study by the League of American Orchestras found that only 4.3% of conductors are black , and composers remain predominantly white as well, but still Grevious remains hopeful about the prospects of more African-Americans like herself bringing their talents to classical music.
“Through organizations like Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, where I’m honored to perform, I aim to serve as a role model for aspiring musicians,” Grievous added.
“I see myself performing globally as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician, contributing to the ongoing evolution of the incredible Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.”
With her commitment to excellence and advocacy for diversity, Njioma Grevious continues to inspire and pave the way for future generations of African American musicians in the classical realm.
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