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Racism and Antiracism in Music Theory and Higher Education: Professor Philip Ewell Speaks Out

A speech by Professor Philip Ewell (GC/Hunter, Music) about racism in music theory has sparked a controversy so fractious that it’s generated media coverage ranging from Fox News and the Dallas Observer to Inside Higher Ed, NPR and the National Review.

The controversy is rooted in the legacy of Heinrich Schenker, whose techniques for analyzing classical music are widely taught. But Schenker, who died in Vienna in 1935, was also an outspoken white supremacist and German nationalist. Ewell says Schenker’s views on music cannot be separated from his views on race, and that the study of Schenkerian theory has helped “legitimize harmful stereotypes about Blacks and other people of color.” More…

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Into The Unknown: Artists, residency explore present, past connections

Nick Vaughan and husband and artistic partner Jake Margolin were set to be the first artists in the Momentary’s residency schedule to physically work from the newly opened venue. Since the closure, the pair have been working closely with Momentary staff to arrange an effective and engaging virtual residency. More…

Louis Armstrong’s museum has gone silent, but ‘Pops’ is still talking

For years, Armstrong’s personal, reel-to-reel tapes have been a kind of hidden jewel, recognized and accessed by scholars and jazzniks through the archives at Queens College. But this week, the Louis Armstrong House Museum, also in Queens, launched a free, curated online program to bring the material to a wider public. “That’s My Home” is the richly designed story of Armstrong told in chapters with archival photos, essays from research collections director Ricky Riccardi, and a wealth of fascinating sound clips. More…

The Arts Respond to COVID-19

Boston University’s Arts Administration program has compiling media items related to the pandemic, aiming to highlight the creativity of our field in these listings of streaming performances, virtual exhibitions, and media reports of the ways in which the crisis is affecting the arts community – and the ways in which artists and arts organizations are responding. We are also tracking community resources to support artists and arts organizations in these difficult times. More…

Podcast: Revolutionizing the Way You Hear Theatre with Iyvon Edebiri of The Parsnip Ship and Playwright Andrew Rincón

From HowlRound’s Adventures in Audio Fiction Podcast: The first half of this episode features Iyvon Edebiri (Baruch MA Arts Administration ’17), the Artistic Director and host of The Parsnip Ship, a series of new plays and new music performed live each month in Brooklyn and then released as a free podcast. The second half of this episode features Andrew Rincón, a playwright who was featured on The Parsnip Ship and whose play, I Wanna F**k like Romeo and Juliet is one of their most downloaded episodes. I Wanna F**k Like Romeo and Juliet will be produced on stage at New Light Theatre Project in New York City this May. More…

Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants COVID-19 Fund

In light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the artist community, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts is creating a temporary fund to meet the needs of experimental artists who have been impacted by the economic fallout from postponed or canceled performances and exhibitions. For as long as our Board of Directors determines it is necessary and prudent to do so, the Foundation will disburse one-time $1,500 grants to artists who have had performances or exhibitions canceled or postponed because of the pandemic. More…

Boot Camp for the Arts Livestream

From Capacity Interactive: COVID-19 has turned our industry upside down, but our commitment to the future of the arts is stronger than ever. In times of uncertainty, we must come together as a community and find innovative ways to navigate this pandemic together. More…

What APAP is doing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

APAP is monitoring the spread and impact of the Coronavirus on a daily basis and working with other field leadership organizations to gather information, share resources, and advocate for the field. We highly encourage members to review our resources here, read our member newsletters, and follow APAP on Facebook and Twitter for updates. More…