The horizon leans forward ... : stories of courage, strength and triumph of underrepresented communities in the wind band field

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This book contains insights, and firsthand experiences of people of color, women, and LGBT individuals working in the wind band field. Chapters address racism and the Black experience in America an...

This book contains insights, and firsthand experiences of people of color, women, and LGBT individuals working in the wind band field. Chapters address racism and the Black experience in America and band music; the intersection of Asian culture and a career in music; experiences and insights of esteemed female band directors; queer identity and visibility in the wind band; encouragement, wisdom, and advice for empowering women in music; unique approaches to programming diverse works by diverse composers. The book also features an important annotated bibliography of works by underrepresented composers. With a foreword by Velvet Brown, introduction, and appendix

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