BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Equity Arc - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Equity Arc X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://equityarc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Equity Arc REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225327 CREATED:20241024T184526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T184533Z UID:145852-1732127400-1732136400@equityarc.org SUMMARY:Common Application for Summer Study Fair DESCRIPTION:Season 4 of the Common Application for Summer Study is here! Learn more about each partner program at the virtual summer study fair. Additionally\, Emily Brown\, Camp Director at Luzerne Music Center\, will share tips for students and families applying for and attending summer camp for the first time. \nThe Common Application for Summer Study allows musicians of color to apply to partner festivals through a streamlined and free application. Each partner commits to providing at least one full-tuition scholarship to a fellow selected through the application. Learn more about this transformative initiative ›  \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Emily Brown\n For the last decade\, Emily has dedicated her career to the summer camp community\, creating environments that are equitable\, diverse\, and accessible for all campers. At Luzerne Music Center\, she serves as the main point of contact for campers and their families year-round\, fostering trust\, comfort\, and excitement. Having gone to summer camp as a child\, Emily understands the transformative experience that camp creates. \nEmily holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Flute Performance\, with a minor in Spanish\, from the State University of New York at Fredonia. As an educator\, she has taught in public schools and privately to students around the world. Her passion for expanding access to music education is at the core of her teaching philosophy. URL:https://equityarc.org/event/common-application-for-summer-study-fair/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Common-App-25-Fair.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225327 CREATED:20240826T203709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T174714Z UID:144312-1731438000-1731441600@equityarc.org SUMMARY:Optimizing Your Application & Audition DESCRIPTION:This session will help you refine the non-musical aspects of your college application and audition. Hear tips to optimize your pre-screening recording\, college essay\, interview\, and audition skills. \nWho is this session for? This session is targeted towards prospective music students and families seeking to begin their college preparation process. This session will also be beneficial for private instructors and program managers who are supporting their students’ musical journey. \nRegistration is free for Equity Arc and El Sistema USA members\, and $35 for non-members.\nLearn more about Equity Arc membership | Learn more about El Sistema USA membership \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Alex Powell\n Dr. Alex Powell has nearly twenty years of experience in college and conservatory administration. He has recently served as the Dean of Enrollment Management and Aid at the Cleveland Institute of Music\, following many years as the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. He also led admissions efforts at the Longy School of Music of Bard College and has provided enrollment management consulting to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music. He has given numerous presentations on college admissions in the performing arts and has been a featured panelist at many conferences. He served as an adjudicator for Classical Singer\, NEC concerto competitions\, Boston Lyric Opera\, and VoicesBoston\, and has been on panels for hundreds of conservatory auditions. \nDr. Powell earned his Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education at Boston University\, a Graduate Diploma in Vocal Performance at NEC\, a Master of Music in Vocal Performance at Belmont University\, and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in History and Music at the University of Notre Dame. For twelve years\, Dr. Powell was a faculty member at Nashville State Community College\, specializing in innovative approaches to online music instruction. \nAs a professional musician\, Dr. Powell has performed throughout North America and Europe. As a long-time member of the Handel and Haydn Society Chorus\, he performed on numerous recordings and in live concerts at Boston’s Symphony Hall and Jordan Hall. He has sung with Philovox\, Orpheus Singers\, Boston Cecilia\, and Boston Secession\, and was a member of the London Symphony Chorus performing under Colin Davis\, Andre Previn\, and Richard Hickox. Dr. Powell completed the master course in poetry and performance at the Franz Schubert Institut in Austria where he worked with Elly Ameling\, Julius Drake\, and Wolfgang Holzmair. Dr. Powell was also the conductor of the Conservatory Chamber Choir at the Longy School of Music of Bard College. URL:https://equityarc.org/event/optimizing-your-application-audition/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2-1-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225327 CREATED:20240826T203716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T183929Z UID:144587-1728412200-1728421200@equityarc.org SUMMARY:Virtual College Fair & Finding the Best Fit DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Connect with a variety of colleges and conservatories across the country and learn how to find a music school that is the “best fit” for you. This session will help you determine what aspects to consider when applying to college and show you how to identify schools that meet your criteria. \nMusic Schools Represented: \n\nBard College Conservatory of Music\nBerklee College of Music & Boston Conservatory at Berklee\nCarnegie Mellon University School of Music\nCleveland Institute of Music\nDePaul University School of Music\nEastman School of Music\nFlorida State University College of Music\nIndiana University Jacobs School of Music\nIthaca College School of Music\, Theatre\, and Dance\nJohns Hopkins Peabody Institute\nLynn Conservatory of Music\nManhattan School of Music\nMontclair State University\, John J. Cali School of Music\nNew England Conservatory\nOberlin Conservatory\nShepherd School of Music at Rice\nUniversity of Delaware School of Music\nUniversity of Maryland School of Music\nUniversity of Michigan School of Music\, Theatre & Dance\nUniversity of Southern California Thornton School of Music\nVanderbilt University Blair School of Music\n\nWho is this session for? This session is targeted towards prospective music students and families seeking to begin their college preparation process. This session will also be beneficial for private instructors and program managers who are supporting their students’ musical journey. \nThis session is free to all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Zachary Schwartz\n Zach Schwartz (he/him) is keenly interested in the intersections between enrollment management\, data science\, sociocultural dynamics\, psychology\, economics\, and marketing. Zach takes pride in “demystifying” the world of arts education for students\, families\, and communities. His music school brainstorming workshop\, “Average Boring Tuesday”\, has been presented in forums throughout the country. \nZach has the honor of serving as the Director of Admissions for the Boston University School of Music. He is also a proud member of Equity Arc\, and sits on the Board of Directors of the Music Admissions Roundtable\, a national organization uniting hundreds of collegiate music programs and the dedicated enrollment professionals who annually guide thousands of young musicians to further artistic study. Previously\, Zach was a member of the Enrollment team at New England Conservatory for six years\, has worked as a contract publicist for PARMA Recordings\, and formerly co-headed the arts marketing agency Promote Classical. \nTrained as a classical saxophonist\, Zach is the founding baritone saxophonist of the Pharos Quartet\, with whom he has performed all over the Northeast\, recorded\, taught masterclasses\, and commissioned new chamber works. \nZach holds the degree of Master of Performance (MPerf) from the Royal College of Music in London\, and the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts degrees\, both from Boston University. \nOutside of his administrative work\, Zach can be found cooking at home in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston\, and sourcing antique glass and housewares from all over the United States for his vintage shop\, Homaged (HomagedWares.com – if you’re curious!) URL:https://equityarc.org/event/virtual-college-fair-finding-the-best-fit/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/3-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225328 CREATED:20240903T203414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T203422Z UID:144902-1725566400-1725570000@equityarc.org SUMMARY:Equity Arc Wind Symphony Info Session DESCRIPTION:Equity Arc is partnering with “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band to present the Equity Arc Wind Symphony on May 1-4\, 2025 in Washington DC. Musicians selected through a competitive audition process will learn from professional military musicians\, network with peers from similar backgrounds\, and participate in cultural activities in Washington\, DC. This experience culminates with a side-by-side performance with the United States Marine Band conducted by Dr. Rodney Dorsey.  \nLearn more about this opportunity at the info session on Thursday\, September 5 from 8-9pm ET. Attendees will hear an overview of the ensemble experience and application details\, and get their questions answered. \nCan’t make it to the session live? Register to receive a link to the recording! \n \n REGISTER URL:https://equityarc.org/event/equity-arc-wind-symphony-info-session/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/16x9-Graphics-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225328 CREATED:20240903T224216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T225300Z UID:144922-1725454800-1725458400@equityarc.org SUMMARY:Fall Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:Kickoff the fiscal year with fellow Equity Arc members at the fall member meeting! \nHighlights include: \n\nOverview of Upcoming Events & Initiatives\nMeet new members and “Network Across the Arc”\n\nThis event is open to Equity Arc Members only. Learn more about membership \n \n REGISTER URL:https://equityarc.org/event/fall-member-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/16x9-Graphics-15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225328 CREATED:20240215T233420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T234133Z UID:141844-1713960000-1713960000@equityarc.org SUMMARY:Spring Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join Equity Arc members in our spring quarterly member meeting! \nHighlights include: \n\nOverview of Upcoming Events & Initiatives\nMeet new members and “Network Across the Arc”\n\nThis event is open to Equity Arc Members only. Learn more about membership \n \n REGISTER URL:https://equityarc.org/event/spring-member-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/16x9-Graphics-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225328 CREATED:20240131T193122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T193129Z UID:141640-1709899200-1709902800@equityarc.org SUMMARY:Entry & Early Music Training Callout Meeting DESCRIPTION:One of our strategic priorities is to learn how Equity Arc can support music programs at the entry & early stages of musical development. \nWe invite administrators\, educators\, and service organizations who work with BIPOC musicians in the entry & early stages of musical development to join us online on March 8 from 12-1 pm ET to let us know how we can be of service! \nCan’t make it to the session? Send your ideas to Paula Wilson at paula@equityarc.org. \n \n REGISTER URL:https://equityarc.org/event/entry-early-music-training-callout-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16x9-Graphics-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225328 CREATED:20240124T202705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T202705Z UID:141448-1709064000-1709067600@equityarc.org SUMMARY:BIPOC Musician Callout Meeting DESCRIPTION:Calling all BIPOC musicians and families! As we plan to roll out member benefits to support musicians of color along their musical journey\, we want to hear from you! \nWe are eager to provide resources\, programs\, connections\, and support to BIPOC musicians at every stage of musical development. Join us online on February 27 from 8-9 pm to let us know how we can be of service! \nCan’t make it to the session? Send your ideas to Jade Garcia at jade@equityarc.org. \n \n REGISTER URL:https://equityarc.org/event/bipoc-musician-callout-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hordinski_NIMAN_100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225328 CREATED:20231214T205654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T205703Z UID:140854-1706702400-1706706000@equityarc.org SUMMARY:Winter Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join Equity Arc members in our winter quarterly member meeting! \nHighlights include: \n\nOverview of Upcoming Events & Initiatives\nMeet new members and “Network Across the Arc”\n\nThis event is open to Equity Arc Members only. Learn more about membership \n \n REGISTER URL:https://equityarc.org/event/winter-member-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/winter-member-meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225328 CREATED:20230816T210111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T165856Z UID:138306-1702468800-1702472400@equityarc.org SUMMARY:Pathways Census Report DESCRIPTION:Pathways programs provide high-quality musical training\, mentorship\, and financial support for pre-college musicians from underrepresented backgrounds. Alumni from these programs are equipped to enter top music schools and conservatories across the nation. These programs make up Equity Arc’s National Collective for Musical Pathways to collaborate\, share ideas\, and access funding. \nWhile many have heard anecdotes in support of Pathways\, the Pathways Census Report will be the first time we have aggregate data to demonstrate the nationwide impact of these programs. Join us on December 13 from 12-1pm ET to hear the findings. \nRegistration is free for Equity Arc members\, and $25 for non-members. Learn more about membership URL:https://equityarc.org/event/pathways-census-report/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pathways-Census.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225328 CREATED:20231025T200746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T170642Z UID:139510-1699297200-1699387200@equityarc.org SUMMARY:Common Application for Summer Study Fairs DESCRIPTION:Season 3 of the Common Application for Summer Study is launching soon! This is a free application for musicians of color to apply to any of your partner summer festivals with a shared audition list. View partner and excerpt list > \nRegister for the virtual summer study fair to find the programs you’d like to apply for. Choose the fair based on your playing ability and the type of summer experience you’d like to have. \nAdvanced musicians (high school and up) who seek a rigorous learning environment should register for the High-Intensity Summer Fair on November 6 from 7-8:30 pm ET. \nBeginner and intermediate musicians (ages 8-15) who seek an environment that fosters musical growth should register for the Low-Medium Intensity Summer Fair on November 7 from 7-8pm ET. \n \n REGISTER FOR HIGH-INTENSITY FAIR\n \n REGISTER FOR LOW-MEDIUM INTENSITY FAIR URL:https://equityarc.org/event/common-application-for-summer-study-fairs/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BUTI-common-app-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225328 CREATED:20230816T211343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T192922Z UID:138295-1698235200-1698238800@equityarc.org SUMMARY:Fall Member Meeting: Impact Report DESCRIPTION:Join Equity Arc members in our fall quarterly member meeting! \nHighlights include: \n\nFY23 Impact Report—see how member dues are impacting the classical music field!\nOverview of Upcoming Events & Initiatives\nMeet new members and “Network Across the Arc”\n\nThis event is open to Equity Arc Members only. Learn more about membership \n \n REGISTER URL:https://equityarc.org/event/fall-member-meeting-impact-report/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Member-Meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225328 CREATED:20230816T210134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T192004Z UID:138247-1695816000-1695819600@equityarc.org SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Grant-Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:About Chris Santantasio\n Chris Santantasio is a writer\, musician\, and educator with over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector. Since beginning work as an independent development and fundraising consultant in early 2021\, he has raised more than $2 million for a variety of arts and youth development nonprofits throughout the country\, from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. and in the Midwest. Beyond his fundraising work\, Chris has a passion for arts accessibility and enjoys developing programs and projects that further the cause of equity in the arts and education. He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from The Ohio State University\, and a Bachelor of Music in Education and Euphonium Performance from the Crane School of Music. He lives in Santa Clara\, California with his partner and their dog\, Mojo. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking to fund your equity-based classical music program? In this workshop\, grant-writing pro Chris Santantasio will dive into trends in equity-focused grantmaking\, share grant research resources\, and tips to optimize your proposals. \nRegistration is free for Equity Arc members\, and $25 for non-members. Learn more about membership URL:https://equityarc.org/event/show-me-the-money-grant-writing-workshop/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1920-×-1080-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225328 CREATED:20230816T210828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T192339Z UID:138282-1694779200-1694784600@equityarc.org SUMMARY:Affirmative Action v. Music Schools DESCRIPTION:In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action\, many have questions about the long-term impact on diversity in higher education. \nThis panel of collegiate representatives with backgrounds in DEI\, law\, and admissions will discuss the specific implications the ruling has on music schools\, share insights on how music schools are navigating it\, and offer advice to prospective students. \nFollowing the panel\, attendees will strategize collective steps we can take to advance diversity and equity in music schools. \nPanelists include: \n\nScott Harrison\, Cleveland Institute of Music Executive Vice President & Provost\nEspen Jensen\, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Director of Admissions and Financial Aid\nDr. Crystal Sellers Battle\, Eastman School of Music Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion; Professor of Music Leadership\nTiffany Wright\, John Hopkins University Deputy General Counsel\nFacilitator: Dr. China Wilson\, Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute Assistant Dean of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\n\nThis event is free to all attendees. \n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Panelists\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Scott Harrison\n Executive Vice President & Provost\nCleveland Institute of Music \nCelebrated as a leader with “imagination and ambition” by the LA Times and “a pioneer in the use of digital technology” by the New Orleans Times-Picayune\, Scott Harrison has secured tens of millions of dollars in funding for cultural organizations nationwide while designing initiatives that have changed artistic practice\, music education and community engagement via inclusivity and innovation. He has led organizations through uncertain times by building compelling cases for their futures\, refreshing programming and curriculums\, inspiring external and internal stakeholders\, adapting to changing environments with resolve\, adopting more equitable practices\, embracing media opportunities\, and enhancing local and international visibility. \nAs executive vice president and provost at the Cleveland Institute of Music\, Harrison’s portfolio of responsibilities includes the core mission of the institution: academic and student affairs\, enrollment and aid\, and artistic administration and operations. He serves as strategic and creative partner to President Hogle in fulfillment of his vision to boldly design the future of classical music in Cleveland. \nWorking closely with faculty and academic leadership\, Harrison and his team develop\, implement and assess forward-thinking initiatives to foster the musical\, intellectual\, community and artistic development of CIM’s students\, faculty and guest artists\, while enhancing the Institute’s capacity to prepare graduates for musical careers of distinction. Already during his short tenure\, he has strengthened relationships and expanded CIM’s footprint among its key partners\, including Case Western Reserve University\, The Cleveland Orchestra\, Cleveland Institute of Art and Cleveland Museum of Art; relaunched the Orchestral and Preparatory programs to meet the demands of CIM’s Second Century; and made several exciting appointments to the faculty to serve the evolving and diverse needs of CIM’s students. \n \n \n \n \n \n About Espen Jensen\n Director of Admissions and Financial Aid\nIndiana University Jacobs Scool of Music \nWith more than a decade of experience in higher education administration\, Jensen most recently served as associate director of admissions at the Jacobs School. His previous work at IU included academic advising in both the College of Arts and Sciences\, and University Division. \nHe has developed an active performance career\, appearing frequently as a solo and chamber musician in the United States and in his native country. In addition to collaborating with numerous artists\, he has released two solo CDs. \nJensen has also remained an avid educator\, particularly at the Jacobs School of Music’s Latin American Music Center\, where he led the Latin American Popular Music Ensemble. \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle\n Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion; Professor of Music Leadership\nEastman School of Music \nDr. Crystal Sellers Battle previously served as the Dean of Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at Juniata College in Huntingdon\, PA before coming to Eastman in June 2022. In her role\, Crystal works to advance programs and policies that promote mindsets and behaviors that value and support equity\, diversity\, and inclusion. She co-founded DIEMA (Diversity\, Inclusion and Equity in Musical Arts) Consulting Group LLC\, to help schools of music address DEI related challenges and initiatives. She has presented to several groups around the country about DEI in music including the Northeastern Regional Conference of College Music Society. \nCrystal holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in voice performance with a specialization in Singing Health from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Music from Bowling Green State University\, a Master of Music degree from Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University and a Postgraduate Diploma from Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester\, UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. China Wilson\n Assistant Dean of Diversity\, Equity\, and InclusionPeabody Institute \nDr. China L. Wilson currently serves as the inaugural Assistant Dean of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion at the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University. In this role\, Dr. Wilson provides strategic leadership to create and sustain a culture that embraces and promotes justice\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. As an initiative-taking\, committed\, and authentic leader\, Dr. Wilson has over 15 years of experience in a variety of areas including career counseling\, change management\, civil rights\, social justice\, public policy\, Title IX compliance\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, and anti-racism. Dr. Wilson is also a former performing artist with professional vocal\, dance\, and theatre training and experience. \nMost recently\, she served as the Equity and Civil Rights Compliance Specialist at the Maryland State Department of Education. In this position\, she oversaw and provided statewide leadership\, technical assistance\, and guidance to colleges on a federal civil rights monitoring program that evaluated the equity\, access\, and program quality of college programs. Additionally\, she co-created and facilitated a professional learning series to help college leaders set the stage for equity\, conduct a percentage-point gap analysis using institutional data\, identify growth opportunities for DEI\, conduct root cause analysis\, and create plans of action. \nPreviously\, she led a department at Trinity Washington University serving students from various underrepresented groups. She developed effective programs\, policies\, and services to address barriers students faced because of race\, gender\, ethnicity\, low income\, or immigration status. During her tenure\, she integrated anti-oppression frameworks to strengthen student academic participation\, progression\, and performance and unprecedentedly increased the usage of services\, partnerships\, and advocacy for underrepresented students. \nAs an inner-city\, first-generation college student\, Dr. Wilson knows first-hand the issues faced by many underrepresented students and it is her mission to use her personal and professional experiences to advance equitable learning for all students. Dr. Wilson earned her Ph.D. in Educational Management from Hampton University and takes pride in the role she plays to create strategic partnerships that promote the development of holistic programs and policies that mitigate and resolve issues around diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. Dr. Wilson contributes to the core principles of higher learning in ways that redound to the benefit of communities locally\, nationally\, and globally and is frequently called upon by multiple outlets to discuss her work in the community. \n \n \n \n \n \n About Tiffany Wright\n Deputy General CounselJohns Hopkins University \nTiffany R. Wright joined the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel as Deputy General Counsel in May 2023. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins\, Ms. Wright served as Associate Counsel to the President in the Office of the White House Counsel. In that position\, she provided strategic and legal advice to the President\, Vice President\, and senior White House advisors on a wide array of legal issues\, including Title IX\, gender and LGBTQ+ equity\, reproductive rights\, clemency\, and religious liberty. \nPrior to her White House service\, Ms. Wright directed the Civil Rights Clinic at the Howard University School of Law\, and practiced in the Supreme Court and Appellate practices at two international law firms. She served as a law clerk to Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor on the U.S. Supreme Court\, Judge David S. Tatel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit\, and Judge Royce C. Lamberth on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. \nMs. Wright earned her law degree\, magna cum laude\, from the Georgetown University Law Center\, and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland at College Park. Ms. Wright’s life and work have been profiled by the Washington Post\, C-SPAN\, USA Today\, Reuters\, and national podcasts. URL:https://equityarc.org/event/affirmative-action-v-music-schools/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1920-×-1080-px-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225328 CREATED:20230824T213732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T214558Z UID:138532-1689076800-1689080400@equityarc.org SUMMARY:Summer Member Meeting: Strategic Plan DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Equity Arc members for our first membership meeting! \nHighlights include: \n\nFY24 Strategic Plan Update\nNetworking & Discussion with the Equity Arc team and members\n\nThis virtual event is open to Equity Arc members only. Learn more about membership URL:https://equityarc.org/event/summer-member-meeting-strategic-plan/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Strategic-Plan-e1692913485357.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225328 CREATED:20230824T212237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T214319Z UID:138513-1684929600-1684933200@equityarc.org SUMMARY:After the Convening: What's Next? DESCRIPTION:Building on the momentum in Cincinnati\, Equity Arc will share insights from the 2023 National Pathways Festival & Annual Convening. In this post-convening session\, you’re invited to hear from convening attendees\, review the report\, and contribute toward our collective next steps. The convening report will be distributed to all registrants ahead of the session. \nThis virtual event is free for Equity Arc members\, and $25 for non-members. Learn more about membership \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n VIEW REPORT URL:https://equityarc.org/event/after-the-convening-whats-next/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Leadership-Update-2048-×-1365-px-3-e1692912048225.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225328 CREATED:20230824T211053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T212354Z UID:138503-1683115200-1683118800@equityarc.org SUMMARY:All About Equity Arc DESCRIPTION:This is your one-stop shop for all things Equity Arc! Learn more about our work to level the playing field in classical music and how you can get involved. \nHighlights include: \n\nRemarks from Equity Arc Executive Director Stanford Thompson\nAnswering the Five W’s of Equity Arc\nMembership Overview\nDiscussion and Q&A with the Equity Arc team\n\nThis virtual event is free to all attendees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTEREST FORM URL:https://equityarc.org/event/all-about-equity-arc/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://equityarc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Info-session-e1726071395381.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR