Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
I am committed to the regular and sustained performance of works by underrepresented composers.
This is reflected in my publications, conference presentations, and concert programming.
Publications
“Cracking Open the Conducting Closet: Shared Experiences among Queer Conductors.” Book chapter in Perspectives on Conducting. Dublin, Ireland: Routledge Professional Texts. (In progress)
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"Progress, Not Perfection: DEI in School Orchestra Programs." Published in the Journals of the Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, and Oklahoma Music Educators Association.
“Historically Underrepresented Composers, Part Two: Music by Minority Composers to be Performed by Socially Distanced Ensembles.” Published in the CODA Journal, Vol. XIV.
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“Historically Underrepresented Composers: An Examination of Music by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Emma Lou Diemer.” Published in the CODA Journal, Vol. XIII.
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Price, Florence. Adoration, Transcribed for Strings. Published via JW Pepper.
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Presentations
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“Progress, Not Perfection: DEI in Student Orchestra Programs.” Presented at the Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Oregon Music Educators Association Conferences.​​​
“Cracking Open the Conducting Closet: Shared Experiences among Queer Conductors.” Presented at the College Orchestra Directors Association Conferences (Upcoming).
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“Occupational Segregation: Shared Experiences among Queer Conductors.” Presented at the Diverse Pathways to the Podium International Conference.
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Committees
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College Orchestra Directors Association, DEI Committee, Chair
League of American Orchestras, LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group
OSU Faculty Council Diversity Committee