The screened audition process was adopted by orchestras in the 70’s and 80’s to try to reduce bias in the hiring process- but is it still working? This episode we look at the role of an orchestral musician in the 21st century and discusses how to change the paradigm to achieve diversity and inclusion through music. This is Part Three of our “Behind the Screen” series that takes a deep dive into the past, present and future of orchestral auditions.

Featuring the voices of ESO Music Director Emeritus Bill Eddins and Afa Dworkin, President and Artistic Director of The Sphinx Organization.

Show Notes:

Links Mentioned:

• Bill Eddins - Bio, Website
• MetroNOME brewery - Facebook, Website
• Afa Dworkin - Bio
• The Sphinx Organization - Composer Resource Directory
• The Sphinx Organization - Catalog of Latin American Cello Works
• Philip Herbert - Website, Sphinx Virtuosi recording
• Allan Gilliand - Website, ESO recording
• The New York Times - To Make Orchestras More Diverse, End Blind Auditions
• The New York Times - Musicians on How to Bring Racial Equity to Auditions

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